Despertar Para Morir, published in 1923 by Concha Espina, is a Spanish novel set in the early 20th century that delves into the lives of an aristocratic family residing at their summer home, Las Palmeras. The narrative centers on the ambitious Gracián Soberano and his interactions with two young women, Eva Guerrero and María Ensalmo, whose contrasting personalities and aspirations reflect the social dynamics of their time. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of social status amidst a backdrop of romantic entanglements and emotional tension.
