Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez was a journalist, politician, and a bestselling Spanish novelist in various genres whose most widespread and lasting fame in the English-speaking world is from Hollywood films that were adapted from his works.
The Shadow of the Cathedral
A weary revolutionary returns to his family home nestled beside a Spanish cathedral, seeking solace from a life of upheaval only to confront a new battle: his fading health and the shadow of religious discord.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Mare Nostrum (Our Sea): A Novel
A young boy's fascination with history and the sea sets him on a course for adventure and self-discovery.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Temptress (La tierra de todos)
Tangled in a web of debt, a nobleman confronts his wife's extravagant desires, forcing him to choose between love, honor, and financial ruin.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer)
Amidst the backdrop of war, a prince challenges societal norms by proposing an existence without women, igniting debates about masculinity and the roles of women in a world consumed by conflict.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Blood of the Arena
A celebrated bullfighter grapples with inner turmoil as he faces the deadly arena and the demanding expectations of an adoring public.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Blood and Sand
In the deadly world of bullfighting, a matador's ambition leads him to glory and ultimately seals his tragic fate.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan
Haunted by a fading legacy, a nobleman risks everything for love and a chance at redemption in a society bound by tradition.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Amidst a beautiful Parisian backdrop, a man's affair unfolds as he awaits his lover and, meanwhile, war clouds gather over Europe.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)
Caught between family duty and forbidden love, a young politician risks everything for a mysterious woman who ignites a fire in his soul.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Argentina, Legend and History
Discover the birth of a nation through tales of bravery, freedom, and the forging of a unique South American identity.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Last Lion, and Other Tales
An aging craftsman embodies tradition and community pride in a vibrant Spanish procession, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits him.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Sónnica
In a vibrant, ancient city ripe with cultural clashes and impending war, a wandering soldier seeks his fortune and encounters a powerful woman who could change his destiny.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Luna Benamor
Amidst a vibrant cultural crossroads, a diplomat's promising future is challenged when he falls for a woman torn between her heart and heritage.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda)
In a world of art and strict rules, a painter must confront his desires when tested by the women in his life.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore
After a husband is lost at sea, behold the resilience as one woman transforms tragedy into triumph with a daring business by the beach.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Cabin [La barraca]
In the vibrant yet unforgiving landscape of rural Spain, one woman's strength is tested as she navigates a world filled with poverty, injustice, and the tragic decline of her family's hope.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez