By Melba Escobar (translated

What Hay Cartagena Says: Enjoy a good thriller? Dive into House Of Beauty and discover a world of intrigue from one of Colombia’s most popular contemporary writers. Set in and around a beauty salon in Bogota, this novel ruminates on race and gender politics while delivering twists to keep you glued to its pages.

What They Say: “A revelation. A rewarding read and an unexpected insight into a foreign society not often documented in novels. Treat yourself” – Crime Time

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