Zorro

Bestselling author Isabel Allendes first adult novel since Portrait in Sepia beautiful, disturbing and atmospheric. Beneath the mask, there is a man. And in his heart burns the fire of injustice Duels at dawn, fierce battles with pirates and impossible rescues these are the deeds that forged the legend of Zorro. But where did the man begin? Southern California, late 18th century: Diego de la Vega is a child of two worlds, his father an aristocratic Spaniard, his mother a Shoshone warrior. Growing up he witnesses the brutual injustices dealt to Native Americans. Later, following the example of his fencing master, the young Diego joins a secret movement devoted to helping the powerless. His first steps on the road to heroism have been taken. But a great rival will emerge from the ranks of the cruel oppressors. How will Zorro defeat him? And will his childhood sweetheart Isabel claim the prize she so longs for his true love?