Key to Where the Wind Dies

An unforgettable journey through the history of Spain through the eyes of a fifteen-year-old boy. Homer, a fifteen-year-old boy from a wealthy family, loses his parents in the Spanish Civil War. In his attempt to survive, he ends up in a cave on the French border. Chloe, an indomitable girl, is the first among the rebels. He has a secret refuge – a cave of treasures – full of what the human river of civilians and exiles unloads, which after the victory of Franco attempts the great flight to the borders of France. Even if they belong to different worlds, Homer and Chloe will connect in a unique way, at a dangerous moment in history. The novel Where the Wind Dies is based on the real memories of the author's grandfather. It is a unique coming-of-age journey paraded by figures such as Robert Cappa, Hemingway, Hitler, Machado or Bella Dorita; introducing us to mythical places such as the Molino Club and historical moments such as the sinking of the warship Uruguay, the entry of the of the Franks in Barcelona and Franco's meeting with Hitler in Hedaya. They said of the book: "Dizzy storytelling reminiscent of the pen of Ken Follett." ‒La Vanguardia “Nostalgia, adventure, love, pain… the past comes alive before our eyes. A powerful and moving novel, rich in literary references, which takes us back to the time when the pages of a book were enough to make you discover a new world. You must read it!” ‒Elia Barthelos, author “Where the Wind Dies offered me unique moments, a timeless love story, full of magic, symbolism and an eternal song that can be heard in eternity. Albert's stunning debut bodes well for a brilliant writing career. A novel that I believe will be discussed because it deserves it." ‒Eduardo Iraz León, author, Algunos libros buenos "The Spanish Jonas Jonasson" ‒EFE Albert Betran Bass was born in 1982 in Barcelona. He has studied journalism, cinema and directing in New York. He worked as a screenwriter in the advertising field, wrote his first script for a Filmax film, and is director of communications at the Port of Sitges-Aiguadolç. Where the Wind Dies is his first book and is available in Catalan, French and Russian.