Matilde Asensi

Books by Matilde Asensi in order

Books by Matilde Asensi in the order they were published, from Iacobus (2000) to último Catón (2021).

The Name of the Rose
Umberto Eco
about 9 hours to read
Like the Asensi books you love, it pairs a medieval setting with a learned mystery, where monastic manuscripts and forbidden knowledge drive the plot. Its erudition rewards patient readers.
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The Shadow of the Wind
Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Book 1 in the El Cementerio de los Libros Olvidados series · about 9 hours to read
A Spanish bestseller about books, secrets and a mysterious author in Barcelona. Its atmospheric storytelling and layered, hidden history echo the atmosphere of Asensi's novels.
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Cathedral of the Sea
Ildefonso Falcones
about 11 hours to read
A Spanish novel of medieval Barcelona and the building of a great church. Its rich period detail, political strife and sweeping storytelling match the historical scope of Asensi's books.
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Imperium
Robert Harris
Book 1 in the Cicero Trilogy series · about 6 hours to read
A Roman political novel told through Cicero's eyes. Like Asensi's ancient-world thrillers, it blends historical detail with intrigue, and its pacing keeps the stakes high.
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