Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Translated from the Spanish by Carol and Thomas Christensen;

Montalbán's gripping novel tells the story of Galíndez, an unassuming Spanish monk who becomes privy to the intrigues of the court of Charles V. As the king's confidant, Galíndez must navigate the dangerous waters of royal politics, all the while trying to keep his true identity a secret.

With stunning, atmospheric prose, Montalbán brings to life the magical world of Charles V's court, where beauty and brutality intersect and where the most cunning men dare to dream of glory.; 8vo.

Price: $50.00