Carles Santamaría Albert Sánchez Piñol

About the Author

Carles Santamaría, born in Barcelona in 1975, is a distinguished Spanish author and historian renowned for his immersive historical novels that blend meticulous research with vivid storytelling. A graduate in History from the University of Barcelona, he has dedicated his career to exploring pivotal moments in Catalan and Spanish history, often through the lens of ordinary individuals caught in extraordinary circumstances. His debut novel, Victus, catapulted him to literary fame, earning widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative on the Siege of Barcelona during the War of the Spanish Succession. Santamaría's latest work, Victus 2. Vidi (Ed. Catalán), continues this saga, delving deeper into the protagonist's journey with unflinching realism and emotional depth. Beyond fiction, he contributes to historical publications and lectures on Mediterranean history, enriching readers' understanding of the past while captivating them with tales of resilience and human spirit.