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Release of Paloma Sánchez-Garnica novel

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Author Paloma Sánchez-Garnica has released a new historical novel titled ‘Un hombre de honor’ (A Man of Honor), published by Planeta. Moving away from her previous settings in World War II Berlin or post-war Germany, the narrative is set in the turbulent atmosphere of New York City during the late 1960s. The story explores themes of systemic corruption, the Italian-American mafia (Cosa Nostra), and political violence, specifically referencing the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy. The plot incorporates historical elements such as the Vietnam War, corruption within Harlem police stations and the Hoboken docks, and CIA experiments like MK Ultra. Recent details clarify that the narrative is specifically centered around 1968, a period defined by the civil rights movement, Vietnam War protests, and second-wave feminism. The plot is triggered by the historical assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and follows characters such as Fabrizio Donatti and Russell Torino, whose story begins with a pivotal encounter in Central Park. New information identifies Nicole, a journalist navigating a male-dominated profession, as a key character. The novel examines the personal costs of belonging to criminal organizations amidst intense social change.

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