: It explores the tension between scientific progress and human sacrifice, set against a backdrop of a budding romance between the leads.
: Readers on Goodreads and other platforms highlight its "well-documented" nature and "solid piece of history," with many considering it a "must-read" for fans of historical fiction. Music: Major Albums a_flor_de_piel
María Mónica Gutiérrez, performing as Montañera, released this critically acclaimed third solo album as a reflection on her relocation from Bogotá to London. : It explores the tension between scientific progress
“Love in the times of smallpox” – Moro: A flor de piel (Skin deep) “Love in the times of smallpox” – Moro:
Published in 2015, this historical novel is a standout in contemporary Spanish literature, garnering high praise for its meticulous research and emotional depth.
: The novel dramatizes the Royal Philanthropic Vaccine Expedition (1803), the first global immunization campaign in history. It follows Dr. Francisco Xavier Balmis, his assistant Josep Salvany, and Isabel Zendal—the only woman on board—as they transport the smallpox vaccine to the Spanish territories in the Americas using twenty-two orphan children as "living carriers".
Two distinct albums share this title, representing very different musical eras and styles.