El Aprendiz / The Apprentice - Paperback
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"Echanove recreates 1600s Seville in all its detail in a classic adventure that recalls Oliver Twist." -F?lix J. Palma
El Lagartija is an orphan eking out a living in the district of Triana, where he teams up with El Manco, a slightly older friend, and a pair of twin brothers. Together, they roam the crowded streets, hunting for stray coins or a crust of bread, until fate causes them to split up. From that moment on, El Lagartija must face the hardships of everyday life alone, alert to danger on every side. This is especially true when he meets Hendrick van Belle, a shady Flemish trader who dupes him into being his apprentice. Only by leaving his innocence behind and drawing on every ounce of his courage and intelligence can the boy survive in a world of violence, corruption and unbridled ambition. Like other masters of the picaresque novel, Echanove uses a child's perspective to show us the beauty and majesty of Seville, as well as its dark and predatory side.
El Aprendiz / The Apprentice - Paperback
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by Jon Echanove (Author)
Aventuras, acci?n y picaresca en una espl?ndida novela hist?rica ambientada en la Sevilla del siglo XVII.
«Echanove recrea la Sevilla del siglo XVII con todo detalle y la convierte en escenario de una aventura que sabe a cl?sico y recuerda a Oliver Twist . -F?lix J. Palma
Desde que se qued? hu?rfano, el Lagartija malvive en el barrio de Triana junto con el Manco, poco mayor que ?l, y dos hermanos gemelos. Cada d?a se adentran en los callejones atestados de gente buscando monedas perdidas o alg?n mendrugo de pan, hasta que la fatalidad obliga a la cuadrilla de amigos a separarse.
"Echanove recreates 1600s Seville in all its detail in a classic adventure that recalls Oliver Twist." -F?lix J. Palma
El Lagartija is an orphan eking out a living in the district of Triana, where he teams up with El Manco, a slightly older friend, and a pair of twin brothers. Together, they roam the crowded streets, hunting for stray coins or a crust of bread, until fate causes them to split up. From that moment on, El Lagartija must face the hardships of everyday life alone, alert to danger on every side. This is especially true when he meets Hendrick van Belle, a shady Flemish trader who dupes him into being his apprentice. Only by leaving his innocence behind and drawing on every ounce of his courage and intelligence can the boy survive in a world of violence, corruption and unbridled ambition. Like other masters of the picaresque novel, Echanove uses a child's perspective to show us the beauty and majesty of Seville, as well as its dark and predatory side.
Author Biography
Jon Echanove es escritor, economista y psicoterapeuta. Nacido en Madrid, su carrera profesional lo ha llevado a vivir en China y Filipinas, adem?s de conocer m?s de cuarenta pa?ses, para finalmente establecer su residencia en B?lgica. Actualmente compagina la escritura con la gesti?n de proyectos de cooperaci?n internacional. Apasionado por la historia y la literatura de g?nero, El aprendiz es su primera novela hist?rica.
Number of Pages: 464
Dimensions: 1.26 x 8.96 x 6.13 IN
Publication Date: March 18, 2025