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The Sadness of the Samurai : a Novel by Víctor del Árbol; [translated by Mara Faye Lethem] is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Sadness of the Samurai : a Novel about?
A betrayal and a murder in pro-Nazi Spain spark a struggle for power that grips a family for generations in this sweeping historical thriller Fierce, edgy, brisk, and enthralling, this brilliant novel by Vctor del rbol pushes the boundaries of the traditional historical novel and in doing so creates a work of incredible power that resonates long after the last page has been turned. When Isabel, a Spanish aristocrat living in the pro-Nazi Spain of 1941, becomes involved in a plot to kill her Fascist husband, she finds herself betrayed by her mysterious lover. The effects of her betrayal play out in a violent struggle for power in both family and government over three generations, intertwining her story with that of a young lawyer named Mara forty years later. During the attempted Fascist coup of 1981, Mara is accused of plotting the prison escape of a man she successfully prosecuted for murder. As Mara's and Isabel's narratives unfold they encircle each other, creating a page-turning literary thriller firmly rooted in history.
Who reads The Sadness of the Samurai : a Novel?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Víctor del Árbol; [translated by Mara Faye Lethem]
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co.
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780805094756
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, History
- Rating
- 3.76 / 5 (254 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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