... rich Arab inhabitant of the town, to avenge the lost honour of their sister, Angela Vicario. They openly proclaim all around the town that they are going to kill him and the rumour, as it is perceived by the town's folk, rapidly spreads through the community. However, the ways and customs of the country at that time mean that the majority of those who believe the Vicario brothers also believe that they are doing the right thing in restoring Angela's honour and do nothing to prevent the tragedy. Those who are told and do try to prevent the incident are unsuccessful, as a series of unforeseeable events gets in their way. It was "una muerte anunciada", a death foretold. Although the basic outline of the plot is essentially an account of all the events leading up to the death of Santiago Nasar, the chief interest is undoubtedly the town as ...

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