{"product_id":"aztec-revenge-paperback","title":"Aztec Revenge - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Jennings\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuan is a mestizo, of mixed Spanish and Indio heritage, sure to be doomed to a short, violent life begging on the streets. But Juan has a special gift for handling horses and an ability to defend himself at a time when a man's best friends are his horse and his sword. Only El Mestizo, the half-caste son of the conqueror Cort s, knows that the blood of kings flows in the young beggar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter killing a man for beating a horse, Juan becomes a highwayman and horse thief before disguising himself as a wealthy caballero. He is wined and dined by the richest and most powerful people in the colony--who don't realize that some of them had once stared down the barrel of Juan's pistola as he took their gold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFighting, conniving, and loving in a colorful era of flashing swords and brave hearts, Juan must use all the tricks he learned as a beggar and a bandit to unlock the secret of his own heritage.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGARY JENNINGS was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his novels, which often included hazardous travel. He passed away in 1999, leaving behind a rich legacy of historical fiction and outlines for new novels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eROBERT GLEASON was Gary Jennings' editor for a number of years. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJUNIUS PODRUG is an accomplished writer of both fiction and nonfiction. He lives on Cape Cod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761430233376,"sku":"9780765399045","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6714f4f16542434b8233dd61e8c3cab4.webp?v=1780207311","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/aztec-revenge-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}