Writer and journalist Pilar Eyre will be the next protagonist of the Maestral Literature Evenings on Friday, November 10th and will present her latest book: From love and warAn evening with a special menu inspired by the novel and two special wines from Novelda’s Casa Sicilia winery, one white and the other red. The event will take place at the Maestral restaurant in Alicante, starting from 20.30.
Pilar Eyre, author of hits such as Rebel Carmen, presents in his new book a harsh portrait of the civil war described from feeling and love. At the Literature Night organized by the Vectalia Group, the author will talk about the book with the journalist from El Español de Alicante. Miquel Hernandis.
Eyre’s new novel From love and warBegins February 1939At the end of the Spanish civil war. The synopsis shows that when an Italian bombing takes the lives of young Roman’s parents, it also destroys his ability to love. Although he is not in love, he marries Beatriz, a young woman from a wealthy family with whom he will have a son. However Everything turns upside down when he is forced to flee to France.. There he meets Teresa, a young communist with whom he begins working. A relationship full of secrets.
In Barcelona, Beatriz’s family tries to protect her from Roman’s “red” past, about which they have no knowledge, and they fake his death. She founded a law firm and started a new life. But when Roman, then several years of difficult exileHe regains his freedom and passport, feels that his heart has been full of ashes for a long time, and He takes a trip to Spain in search of himself and his real life.Not knowing what to expect when he arrived in Barcelona.
Planeta publishing house, which published the novel, says: “An extremely entertaining and touching novel that deeply examines the emotions of all the actors with a performance that cuts short lives, loves, families and dreams.”
Menu Three friends
To complement this literary experience, Maestral’s culinary team designed a menu inspired by the author’s work. Participants will be able to enjoy some Palamós shrimps, very good oysters and some mussels, A little bit of everything as a start. The first course will be one winter Lorraine and second, a friday hake. The menu will close with: Melindros, scones, Lyonnaises with ice cream black And Nougat for dessert. Additionally, two special themed wines will be available for this event: Life And women vin blush, One white and one red from Casa Sicilia 1707 winery.
The public will be able to discover the flavor of this story on Friday. 10 November, at the Maestral restaurant. Evening price is 40 euros per restaurantwith the gift of a bottle of Cesilia wine. Reservations It can now be done by calling 965 262 585 or by email ([email protected]).