That Mallorca can be a peaceful paradise is something known worldwidebut every paradise has its snake and Javier Cercas has managed to find it in Pollensain the Sierra de Tramuntana, the place where the trilogy closes ‘Highland’ starring Melchor Marin. So it seemed inexcusable to leave the presentations of the new novel, ‘The Bluebeard’s Castle’ (Tusquets), was carried out in this enclave. The author has announced that the trilogy will become a television series.
The novel revolves around one of the great fears of anyone, the disappearance of a daughter. In this case, it is Cosette, the teenage daughter of Melchor Marin, who, following an encounter with her father, decides to spend a vacation on the island, where her trail is lost to the despair of her father.
Revealing the predator
“The choice of Mallorca for me – explains the author in the Social Club of Pollensa- it was quite natural because there is a deep-rooted tradition among Catalan teenagers of spending a few days on the island following finishing high school, “says the author, flanked by its publisher, Juan Cerezo, and the painter Biel March. The participation of Marchwho also appears as a benefactor in the novel, it was crucial to access one of the most interesting and hidden aspects: that of the great fortunes – scandalous fortunes – that live on the island without their existence being perceived. In this field moves a predator with a lot of money who organizes parties with teenagers, and in which it seems almost inevitable to recognize producer Harvey Weinstein.
“Money means impunity – says the author – but fortunately the better democracy works the less impunity there is. And yes, of course it can be said that Cosette falls into the nets of a character very similar to Weinstein, but it is not necessary to specify it because, unfortunately, sexual violence, unfortunately is not an exception but the norm. Not long ago, the police made public the fact that in Spain there is a case of sexual violence and abuse every hour “.
