Background
Born to Spanish immigrant parents, de Velasco grew up in the Rhineland and studied in Bonn, Berlin and Warsaw.
Born to Spanish immigrant parents, de Velasco grew up in the Rhineland and studied in Bonn, Berlin and Warsaw.
Her debut novel Tiger Milk (2013) was published to critical acclaim. lieutenant has been translated into numerous languages. The English translation by Tim Mohr was nominated for the Independent in 2015.
lieutenant has also been turned into a successful play.