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Ildefonso Falcones is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction in the Spanish language. His novels have become an unprecedented publishing phenomenon in Spain, with millions of copies sold worldwide, translations into dozens of languages, and publication in more than forty countries.
His writing is characterized by meticulous historical research, the portrayal of major social conflicts of each era, and the creation of epic narratives featuring characters who struggle against the inequalities of their time.
Among his most notable novels are The Soul Painter (2019), Slave of Freedom (2022), and In Love and War (2025), the third installment in the acclaimed Cathedral of the Sea saga. His work has also been successfully adapted for television.
Throughout his career, he has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the Euskadi Silver Prize (2006), the Qué Leer Award for Best Spanish Book of the Year (2006), the José Manuel Lara Foundation Award for the Best-Selling Novel (2006), the Giovanni Boccaccio Award for Best Foreign Author (2007), the Fulbert de Chartres Award (2009), and the Rome Prize for Foreign Literature (2010).
