Le Leggi: Della Frontiera

The narrative often uses a multi-perspective or interview-style format common in Cercas's work to reconstruct the legendary figure of Zarco through Nacho’s later life as a successful lawyer.

The story examines the divide between the middle class and the marginalized "quinquis" (young delinquents) living in the shantytowns across the Ter river. It delves into memory, justice, and how one's identity is shaped by their past associations. Le leggi della frontiera

First published in Italy in 2014 by Guanda , the book explores the social and ethical "frontier" of post-Franco Spain. Begoña Vargas (Tere)

Marcos Ruiz (Nacho), Begoña Vargas (Tere), and Chechu Salgado (Zarco). The Novel by Javier Cercas Le leggi della frontiera