La primera novela hist rica del autor de El castillo, ambientada en la trepidante poca de la batalla de Lepanto. A o 1560. Alejandro Farnesio, pr ncipe de Parma, marcha a estudiar a la universidad de Alcal de Henares, donde coincide con el pr ncipe Carlos, heredero a la corona de Espa a, y don Juan de Austria, reconocido como hermano por Felipe II. Es una mala poca para Espa a, amenazada por musulmanes rebeldes en Granada, herejes en Flandes e Inglaterra y, sobre todo, la lucha contra los turcos por el control del Mediterr neo. Un tiempo apasionante que desemboca en la batalla de Lepanto, donde se dice que se derram tanta sangre, que el mar se ti de rojo. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe first historical novel by the author of El Castillo / The Castle, set in the chaotic era of the Battle of Lepanto. It is the year 1560, Alejandro Farnesio, Prince of Parma, goes to study at the University of Alcal de Henares in Spain, where he crosses paths with Prince Carlos, heir to the Spanish throne, and with Don Juan de Austria, Felipe II's legitimate brother. These are bad times for Spain, threatened by rebellious Muslims in Granada, religious heretics in Flanders and in England and, most importantly, an ongoing fight against the Turks for control of the Mediterranean Sea. These are exciting times that resulted in the Battle of Lepanto, where legend has it there was so much blood spilt, the sea was dyed red. "An entertaining novel and incredibly simple to read. Highly recommended." -Hislibris
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