Sally Carson's 1934 Novel 'The Crooked Cross' Republished in Spain
Two Spanish publishers have independently decided to republish 'The Crooked Cross' (La cruz torcida), a 1934 novel by British author Sally Carson, which narrates in near real-time the rise of Adolf Hitler. The novel, written after Carson spent time in Germany, was a major success in the UK last year. The Spanish editions coincide with the 30th anniversary of 'Angela's Ashes', the memoirs of a miserable childhood that moved the world. The novel's plot centers on a middle-class family in a small southern town, with three adult children: a daughter engaged to a kind-hearted local surgeon, and two sons in their twenties, the elder of whom has been unemployed for some time. The story unfolds during a Christmas Eve family gathering, capturing the family's ordinary life and the daughter's anticipation of upcoming changes. The republication highlights the enduring relevance of Carson's early warning about Hitler's ascent, offering contemporary readers a historical perspective on the dangers of extremism.
Key facts
- Sally Carson wrote 'The Crooked Cross' in 1934.
- The novel was a major success in the UK last year.
- Two Spanish publishers are republishing the novel.
- The novel narrates the rise of Adolf Hitler in near real-time.
- Carson lived in Germany before writing the novel.
- The novel is set during a Christmas Eve family gathering.
- The story features a middle-class family with three adult children.
- The daughter is engaged to a local surgeon.
Entities
Artists
- Sally Carson
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Germany