Almogávar sin querer

In the early 14th century, falling in love with the wrong person can bring terrible consequences. Young Garces experiences this firsthand when, as a result of a forbidden love, he is forced to cross the Mediterranean as a member of the Almogavars--a force of professional soldiers and mercenaries from the Crown of Aragon--and take part in their battles against the Turks in Byzantium. A skillful mix of adventure and history, this novel is sure to fascinate and engross young adult readers. A principios del siglo XIV, enamorarse de la persona no indicada puede traer terribles consecuencias. El joven Garces tendra ocasion de comprobarlo cuando, por causa de un amor prohibido, se ve obligado a cruzar el Mediterraneo como miembro de los Almogavares--un ejercito de soldados y mercenarios profesionales de la Corona de Aragon--y protagonizar sus batallas contra los turcos en Bizancio. Una mezcla habil de aventura e historia, esta novela seguramente fascinara y absorbera a los lectores adolescentes.

Fernando Lalana is the author of several books in his native Spanish, including El asunto Galindo, La tuneladora, the Barco de Vapor prize finalist El secreto de la arboleda, and the Gran Angular prizewinner El zulo. Luis A. Puente is a professor of language, literature, and plastic arts and the author of several books in his native Spanish.