Pérez Galdós, Benito 1843-1920 creator text utu 2017 monographic es 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Torquemada en la cruz" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Francisco Torquemada, a usurer whose life is deeply intertwined with themes of morality, greed, and social class. The novel appears to explore the complexities of human relationships, particularly as they pertain to the financial struggles and social standings of its characters. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the immediate aftermath of the death of Doña Lupe, a close friend of Torquemada. His attentiveness during her final moments reveals his character's complexity; even as he grapples with the gravity of loss, he can't help but ponder his financial dealings with the deceased's family. The narrative sets a tone of introspection as Torquemada navigates his feelings of responsibility and guilt, while dealing with the expectations of his role in the social and financial dynamics of those around him, including the widowed Doña Lupe’s relatives. His inner conflict foreshadows the moral dilemmas he will face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-06-06 Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Spanish fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54861 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54861 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134250.0 54861