Arturo Perez-Reverte
2 SeriesArturo Perez-Reverte is a renowned Spanish author known for his historical fiction, mystery, and suspense novels, including the acclaimed Captain Alatriste series. Before his successful writing career, he worked as a war correspondent for 21 years. His works often explore Spanish history, art, culture, and modern issues such as drug trafficking, religion, and politics, set in Spain or the Mediterranean.
In "The Cavalier in the Yellow Doublet," also known as "The Man in the Yellow Doublet," Captain Alatriste becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving the Spanish court. His mission is to protect the King from an assassination attempt orchestrated by the powerful Duke of Buckingham. Amidst political intrigue, Alatriste's loyal friend, Diego Alatriste, uncovers a web of deceit that threatens their lives. Meanwhile, in "The Club Dumas," or "The Dumas Club," a rare book dealer named Lucas Corso is drawn into a mystery surrounding two rare manuscripts. As Corso delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, leading to a thrilling climax.
