The Darkness of Colours

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Darkness of Colours is a historical thriller narrated from two different perspectives, in two eras. The main event, around which the novel revolves, is the kidnapping of five children during the night of 5th of April 1885. This is the start of the experiment into the idea of nature vs nurture. What happens if these children are given different upbringing? 

Twenty-five years after the kidnapping, the children now grown up, suddenly reappear on the doorsteps of their biological parents. Confused by his daughter’s memory loss, one parent hires a journalist to investigate. Will he discover what has happened to his daughter and the other children? And why have they suddenly reappeared after all this time?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Martín Blasco is an Argentinian author. He studied Film Direction at the CIEVYC Cinema and Audio-Visual College in Buenos Aires. His first book for young readers was published in 2007 and since then he has published thirteen books for children and young adults. Two of his previous novels have been included in the international White Ravens recommendations. He is winner of the ColibrÍ Medal awarded by IBBY Chile for his YA novel Los extrañamientos. The Darkness of Colours is his best-selling book to date.

PRAISE

'An intriguing mystery, with twists and turns which instantly hooks the reader. This book has it all; mystery, intrigue, murder. It was impossible to put down - we loved it!'

Northampton International Academy's Reading Pioneers

‘I loved it! This disturbing historical fiction explores the dark side of early twentieth century Buenos Aires. With its tautly written, hall-of-mirrors narrative, this horror thriller will keep you wanting to know more, yet not quite daring to turn the page. A real treat!’

Dr Sophie Heywood, Department of Languages and Cultures, University of Reading