Captain Alatriste by Arturo Pérez-Reverte

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Book name:	Captain Alatriste (2024)
Category:	Adventure
Author:	Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Pages:	300 pages
Language:	Spanish; Castilian
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1996, midnight

Set in 17th-century Spain, the story follows the adventures of Diego Alatriste, a former soldier turned mercenary, who is hired for a seemingly straightforward mission that quickly entangles him in a web of political intrigue and danger. As Alatriste navigates the treacherous landscape of Madrid's underworld, he must rely on his wits, swordsmanship, and a few loyal friends to survive. The narrative vividly captures the essence of the Spanish Golden Age, blending historical events with thrilling action and complex characters. The 3113th greatest book of all time

About the author

Arturo Pérez-Reverte

9 books

Arturo Pérez-Reverte Gutiérrez, is a Spanish novelist and ex-journalist. He worked as a war reporter for twenty-one years (1973 - 1994). He started his journalistic career writing for the now-defunct newspaper Pueblo. Then, he jumped to news reporter for TVE, Spanish national channel. As a war journalist he traveled to several countries, covering many conflicts. He put this experience into his book 'Territorio Comanche', focusing on the years of Bosnian massacres. That was in 1994, but his debu… Read more