Aztec Revenge
Aztec Revenge by Gary Jennings, published by Macmillan on October 16, 2012, is a historical fiction novel that spans 320 pages. The story follows Juan, a mestizo of mixed Spanish and Indio heritage, who faces a grim fate as a beggar on the streets. However, Juan possesses a unique talent for handling horses and self-defense, which becomes vital in a world where a man’s survival hinges on his horse and sword. As he navigates his tumultuous life, Juan’s journey takes him from a desperate existence to becoming a highwayman and horse thief, ultimately disguising himself as a wealthy caballero.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Juan’s adventures as he interacts with the powerful elite of the colony, unaware of his true identity and past. The narrative explores themes of heritage and survival, as Juan employs cunning and bravery to uncover the secrets of his lineage. Set against a backdrop of a colorful era filled with conflict and intrigue, Aztec Revenge delves into the complexities of identity and the struggles of a young man determined to rise above his circumstances. This first edition is presented in English, offering an engaging glimpse into a historical period marked by flashing swords and brave hearts.
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Juan is a “mestizo,” of mixed Spanish and Indio heritage, sure to be doomed to a short, violent life begging on the streets. But Juan has a special gift for handling horses and an ability to defend himself at a time when a man’s best friends are his horse and his sword. Only El Mestizo, the half-caste son of the conqueror Cortés, knows that the blood of kings flows in the young beggar.
After killing a man for beating a horse, Juan becomes a highwayman and horse thief before disguising himself as a wealthy caballero. He is wined and dined by the richest and most powerful people in the colony—who don’t realize that some of them had once stared down the barrel of Juan’s pistola as he took their gold.
Fighting, conniving, and loving in a colorful era of flashing swords and brave hearts, Juan must use all the tricks he learned as a beggar and a bandit to unlock the secret of his own heritage.
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