The Firebrand

By S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Driven by jealousy and betrayal, a man flees into the wilderness, his past life of love and honor shattered by a single, impulsive act of violence.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society History - General Literature Fiction

Released

2010-09-01

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Summary

"The Firebrand" by S. R. Crockett is a historical story that plunges into the heart of Spain, where Ramon Garcia, once a man of fortune and affection, suffers a disastrous turn. Prompted by fierce jealousy, Ramon commits murder and is condemned to a life of hiding. As he seeks refuge in a lonely cave, Ramon looks back at the sequence of events that demolished his happiness, particularly how it dismantled his feelings towards his spouse, Dolóres, and her cousin. Ramon's journey becomes a complicated exploration of fidelity, treachery, and the consuming need for vengeance, all vividly portrayed against the background of Spanish traditions. Ramon's emotional distress, mixed with love and anger, sets the tone for a narrative filled with dramatic confrontations and serious repercussions.