The Shadow Angel

The Angel of the Shadow is a novel written by Leopoldo Lugones. Set in Buenos Aires, the story follows the life of Luisa, a young woman from a wealthy family. Luisa finds herself trapped in a forbidden romance with Suárez Vallejo, an enigmatic French teacher of unknown origin. Meanwhile, his health deteriorates under the care of a mysterious doctor.
The novel tells Luisa’s story of love and drama, with extraordinary events surrounding her. Lugones was inspired by a secret romance he had when he was fifty-two, and captured those feelings into the plot of the novel. Through his narration, he combines sentimental, occult and erotic elements, making anecdotal allusions to his own lived experience.
With evocative prose, Lugones transports the reader to a world of passion and mystery. The story of Luisa and her forbidden romance is intertwined with extraordinary events, creating an intriguing and emotional plot. The novel offers a unique insight into love and drama, exploring the limits of human emotions and lived experiences.