Los elegidos Ancora and Delfin Los elegidos Ancora and Delfin - A Non-Conformist Love Story Set in the Franco Regime Author: Nando Lopez Publication Year: [Year of Publication] Genre: Fiction, Romance, LGBTQ+ Summary: Los elegidos Ancora and Delfin is a captivating and unconventional novel that explores the distinct faces of love and sexual identity during the Franco regime in Spain. The story revolves around the lives of Asun and Santos, two individuals who meet in a tablao in Madrid in January 1950. Their encounter marks the beginning of a complex and transformative relationship that challenges societal norms and expectations. Asun, a young woman, and Santos, a gay man, must navigate their feelings for each other while hiding their true identities from the world to avoid persecution under the authoritarian regime. Plot: The novel begins with the introduction of Asun, a beautiful and talented flamenco singer, and Santos, a charming and intelligent bibliophile, who cross paths at a tablao in Madrid. Despite their differences, they are drawn to each other and soon become lovers. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Santos is married to a woman and Asun is expected to conform to traditional gender roles.

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