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The Knight of the Virgin
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025770987
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
As a companion piece to the author's other works of historical fiction, this novel delves deep into the complexities of early Spanish exploration. Blasco Ibáñez vividly recreates the atmosphere of the Caribbean and the South American coast, portraying the encounters between European explorers and indigenous peoples with dramatic intensity. The knight of the title refers to Ojeda's legendary devotion to the Virgin Mary, whose image he carried into battle and across the seas. Through masterful storytelling, the work explores themes of honor, faith, and the high price of colonial ambition, offering a rich tapestry of a pivotal era in global history.
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