Set against the backdrop of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, this novel tells the story of Montezuma, the last emperor of the Aztec Empire. Through a series of vividly imagined scenes, the author conjures up the world of the Aztecs and the clashes between their culture and that of the invading Spaniards. With a mix of adventure, romance, and historical detail, this book is a thrilling read for anyone interested in the conquistador era of Latin American...