Sang Nova Novel, la muntanyenca (Volumes 1 and 2)

An intimate letter opens this richly textured story, a wise elder reaching out to his nephew Ramon as he stands on the brink of adulthood. The voice is warm yet firm, full of nostalgic affection and a lingering sense of responsibility, setting a vivid scene of a family anchored in tradition while the world beyond their mountain home shifts rapidly.

Through their exchange, the novel explores the tug‑of‑war between the pull of the clergy, the prestige of law, and the allure of emerging scientific studies. Ramon’s yearning for modern engineering collides with his uncle’s hopes of a clerical or legal career, exposing deeper questions about faith, language, and the role of knowledge in a changing society. The narrative captures the bittersweet tension of generational expectations, offering a contemplative portrait of personal ambition against the backdrop of cultural upheaval, all voiced in lyrical, period‑laden Catalan.