The author is contacted by a supposed descendant of
Hernán Cortés
and
La Malinche
to review and transcribe a family document of great historical importance. Thus begins this captivating historical novel based on the memoirs of
Martín Cortés, the Mestizo
. Set in the magnificent Spanish Golden Age, Martín finds himself immersed in the court of
King Carlos I
and his heir, the future
King Felipe II
, participating in pivotal events that shaped both the newly founded Viceroyalty of
New Spain
and the European continent.
Immerse yourself in this fascinating biographical story that unravels the mysteries and intrigues of an era where
two worlds collided
and intertwined in a complex web of power, betrayal, and survival.