"A magnificent novel.
A dark and fascinating world of men and women born in the revolution who live withou.
Conde\'s investigation into a violent murder exposes a stifling, corrupt society, a Cuban reality where nothing is what it seems.
A young transvestite in a beautiful red dress is found strangled in a Havana park.
Haunted by the tragic story and passion of its characters."-- Magazine Litteraire The first of the Havana quartet featuring Inspector Mario Conde, a tropical Marlowe. "A magnificent novel