«Hotel La Solitude» in Chaves

Another presentation of Hotel La Solitude, this time in the very territory where the story takes place. It was deeply gratifying to return to the book’s landscapes and to breathe the air of Trás-os-Montes once again.

My warmest thanks to my dear Maria Isabel Viçoso for her words, always tender and wise; to José Fernandes for his steadfast support; and to Dr. Vítor Melo and the Municipal Library of Chaves for so generously welcoming us.

My heartfelt gratitude to everyone who shared this late afternoon with us. This journey with the book has been a beautiful one.

«Hotel La Solitude» in Paços de Ferreira

Returning to Paços de Ferreira is coming home.

My thanks to Professor José Neto for his generous words; to Clara Silva and the Parish Council for the care and attention with which they prepared this event; to Councillor Amância Santos and the Municipal Library for their support; and to Manuel Andrade and Sandra Barros for their help throughout.

My heartfelt gratitude to everyone who braved a cold, rainy night to join us and listen to a conversation about books.

I will carry the memory of this evening with great tenderness.

Invitation | Presentation of «Hotel La Solitude» in Chaves

Trás-os-Montes, and Chaves in particular, form the landscape setting where the action of Hotel La Solitude unfolds. It therefore made perfect sense to hold a presentation in the very city that inspired the book.

I will be in Chaves on December 12th, at 5:30 PM, in conversation with Maria Isabel Viçoso, coordinator of the Grupo Cultural Aquae Flaviae, at the Municipal Library. We will discuss the physical space of the work as well as other, more hidden aspects, where real life is reflected in the pages.

Entrance is free.

Location: Municipal Library of Chaves