Beyond the Walls

A modern classic which is a gripping tale of mysticism and forbidden love within the walls of a secluded convent, set against the backdrop of Philip II’s Spain, where passion and betrayal ignite in a world devoid of freedom.

In a Spain mired in the decadence of Philip II’s reign, a secluded convent cut off from the world that suffers the misery ravaging the country, tries to survive at all costs.

Within its walls, mysticism will intertwine with passion, deceit, and betrayal, and the forbidden love between two women will reflect the harshness of a world where freedom has no place.

Awarded the National Literature Prize in 1979, Extramuros is one of the best novels of contemporary Spanish literature that, however, has been out of print for many years.

We recover a story of absolute relevance, accompanied by illustrations by Sara Herranz, who has managed to capture with elegance, passion, and anguish the story of these forgotten nuns who come back to life today.