Velvet Was the Night

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a riveting noir set in 1970s Mexico City, featuring a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome thug, and the mystery of a missing woman. Maite, a secretary obsessed with the latest issue of Secret Romance, escapes the political unrest around her through stories of passion and danger. Her neighbor, Leonora, an art student, leads a life of intrigue that Maite envies. When Leonora mysteriously disappears, Maite embarks on a search that pulls her into a world of student radicals and dissidents. Simultaneously, Elvis, an eccentric thug working for a shadowy figure who crushes political activists, is also on the hunt for Leonora. Despite his disdain for violence, Elvis finds himself captivated by Maite, who shares his love for music and understands his loneliness. As they both delve deeper into the mystery of Leonora's disappearance, they confront a web of danger involving hitmen, government agents, and Russian spies, all intent on protecting the secrets surrounding Leonora. Their paths intertwine as they navigate the perilous landscape, realizing that the truth may come at a grave cost.