Falcones Ildelfonso. Cathedral of the Sea

Cathedral of the Sea is intended as a homage to a people who built one of the most beautiful churches on earth in only fifty‑five years, which was remarkable for that time. First published in Spain, where it has become a publishing phenomenon, Cathedral of the Sea has been published in thirty‑two countries, winning the Euskadi de Plata 2006 for the best novel in Spanish, the Qué Leer 2007 Prize for the best book, and the prestigious Italian Giovanni Boccaccio 2007 award for best foreign author.Ildefonso Falcones lives in Barcelona with his wife and four children and works as a lawyer.