John A - 2018 Fact and fiction artfully and beautifully entwine to create a stirring novel that will both inspire and perhaps challenge anyone with more than a passing interest in European history and particularly that of the two great Western European powers of the time - Spain and France - and the plight of Catalunya so unfortunately sandwiched between their respective egos and empires. A great read! Rod W - 2017 Thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to the next one...