: The investigation navigates a divided city, moving between high-society ladies, factory workers in Pueblo Nuevo, and the impoverished residents of the "Beijing" barracks. Key Themes and Atmosphere

The story is set in Barcelona in November 1909, shortly after the violent events of the Tragic Week (Semana Trágica).

: While some readers find the large cast of characters occasionally difficult to track, the "whodunit" aspect remains engaging until the final twist.