“Sira,” by María Dueñas, “El italiano,” by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, and “Los vencejos,” by Fernando Aramburu, lead the list of the top 3 most borrowed adult books in Madrid libraries during the second quarter of 2022.

Following is a brief synopsis of these seven titles in the most in-demand list:

1. “Sira,” by Maria Dueñas

The Second Great War comes to an end and the world undertakes a tortuous reconstruction. After completing her functions as a collaborator of the British secret services, Sira faces the future with a desire for peace. She won't make it, though. Destiny has a tragic misadventure in store for her that will force Sira to reinvent herself, take the reins of her life alone and fight fiercely to channel the future.

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