In a country living in the shadow of fear and death, two people seek truth and love at any cost...

Irene Beltran has an unusual profession for a woman, especially one from the upper class to which she belongs. A journalist, she constantly questions and criticizes the oppressive regime of her homeland. Her partner in investigations is photographer Francisco Leal, the son of poor immigrants from Spain. The two are inseparable and - despite Irene being engaged to a ruthless army officer - a passionate, unbreakable bond forms between them. When their next investigation confronts them with an unspeakable crime, they decide to expose the truth about the violence and terror reigning in the country. Together, they will risk everything for justice - and for their right to live the passion that unites them.

A gripping novel about the light of love and the darkness of violence, from an author beloved by millions of readers around the world.