The season finale of the Hispaania Maja book club is in many ways special and unexpected. Firstly, we will explore a genre that we haven’t tackled before: the graphic novel. Secondly, we’ll have our first encounter with the author, who is the current ambassador of Spain to Estonia, Guillermo Corral van Damme. And thirdly, the Hispaania Maja book club will embark on its first excursion, as the writer-ambassador has invited us to his residence in Maarjamäe.

An excellent opportunity to hear firsthand about the events and the book creation process, the particularities of the graphic novel, and the Spanish literary life! “The Treasure of the Black Swan” (translated by Kai Aareleid, Varrak 2023) is therefore an adventure graphic novel whose plot is based on real events and narrates how American treasure hunters seized a treasure from a shipwrecked vessel on the Spanish coast centuries ago, and how the Spaniards reclaimed it. Guillermo Corral van Damme also participated in the whirlwind of events and is the author of the book’s text, illustrated by the award-winning comic book author Paco Roca. Additionally, a television series based on the book has been created.

The conversation will mainly be in English this time, but wine will still be provided. Make sure to register, as the number of seats is limited. Directions will be sent later to registered participants.