«St. Andrew's Cross» in Spanish with a Parallel Translation

St. Andrew's Cross is the acclaimed novel by Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela, published in 1994. The story revolves around a woman named Matilde Verdú addicted to black magic, her addiction to which will bring her much misfortune. This novel has room for love, disappointment, and carnal pleasures, which is why it is in many ways both sensual and religious. The author faced accusations of plagiarism from a teacher who found traces of her unpublished text in this novel.