'Riña de gatos' (Planeta, 2010), is a historical novel by Eduardo Mendoza. It won the Planeta Prize in 2010. Depending on the edition, it may also appear titled “Riña de gatos: Madrid 1936.”

The context of the plot is set at the dawn of the Spanish civil war when the consequences of social revolts, or violent acts, such as the attack on José Calvo Sotelo, had not yet been measured.

“Riña de gatos:” the picture that changed the course of Spain. A story that mixes history and fiction

Anthony Whitelands, art professional and a specialist of the Spanish Golden Age, comes to Madrid in the spring of 1936 at the request of an art dealer. Oblivious to everything that is brewing in the Spanish capital as a result of the political conspiracies, instability and violence that grips an entire country, he has fun with different women while enjoying a city that has always fascinated him. However, the assignment he has received can decide what happens to the future of Spain. (ActualidadLiteratura)

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