The Golden Sword: A Family Secret

By Julián Martínez

The Golden Sword
A Novella by Julian Martinez
When history is in your blood, the past is never far behind...
UCLA history professor Ricardo "Ricky" Estrada lives a life rooted in logic and timelines-until one phone call changes everything. Summoned back to Monterrey, Mexico, to the deathbed of his grandfather Adri n-the beloved patriarch and keeper of Estrada family lore-Ricky receives a mysterious final message: "Find the Sword of Zaragoza."
Drawn into a centuries-old legend, Ricky embarks on a journey through the heart of Mexico, chasing the whispers of a golden sword said to hold the key to a forgotten treasure and a hidden past. With the help of Isabel, a brilliant and enigmatic museum curator, Ricky uncovers buried secrets that span generations, forgotten battles, and the earliest days of California.
As clues lead them from Monterrey to Mexico City, Ricky and Isabel face dangerous adversaries, untangle long-held family secrets, and confront a legacy that may reshape everything Ricky thought he knew about his heritage-and himself.
The Golden Sword is a sweeping, genre-blending novella that combines the suspense of a historical thriller, the emotional depth of a family saga, and the spark of a cross-border romance. Perfect for fans of The Shadow of the Wind, National Treasure and The Inheritance of Orqu dea Divina, this unforgettable story explores how the past shapes the present-and how some legacies are written in gold.
★ Discover the power of legacy. The thrill of history. And a story that will stay with you long after the final page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F91Q6C32
• ISBN13: 9798281214940
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"