The Bilingual Lover is a novel written by Juan Marsé that tells the story of Juan Marés, a Spanish man who works as a translator in Barcelona. Juan is a shy and introverted man who leads a dull life until he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Norma. Norma is a seductive and enigmatic woman who captivates Juan with her charm and intelligence.
As Juan falls deeply in love with Norma, he becomes obsessed with her and begins to learn her native language, Russian, in order to communicate with her better. However, as Juan delves deeper into Norma's world, he discovers that she is not who she appears to be and that she has a dark and dangerous past.
The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and identity as Juan struggles to navigate his feelings for Norma and uncover the truth about her past. As Juan becomes more entangled in Norma's web of lies and deceit, he must confront his own insecurities and fears in order to find true happiness.