Cathedrals

Synopsis

Thirty years after the brutal murder of her teenage sister, Lia is forced to confront the family and faith she left behind. The crime was never solved, and in its aftermath her once-close Catholic family quietly unravelled. Decades later, hidden truths begin to surface, exposing the devastating consequences of religious fanaticism, silence, and the expectations placed upon women.

Told through multiple voices, Cathedrals is a powerful literary novel that examines grief, family, and the stories people tell to protect themselves. With remarkable psychological insight, Claudia Piñeiro delivers a compassionate and unflinching portrait of love, loss, and the lasting impact of ideological violence.

About the Author

Claudia Piñeiro is one of Argentina's most acclaimed contemporary writers. Her novel Elena Knows was shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize, introducing her work to an international audience. Her fiction explores family, morality, gender, and social inequality with emotional precision and psychological depth. Cathedrals is translated from the Spanish by Frances Riddle.

Publisher
Charco Press

Publication Date
June 9, 2026

Format
Paperback

Pages
304

Subjects
Literary Fiction · Translated Fiction · Argentine Literature · Family Drama · Feminist Fiction

ISBN
9781917260282