Hugo must navigate his loyalty to Arnau’s son, Bernat, while trying to escape the poverty and injustice of medieval Barcelona.
Reviews for the novel are generally positive, highlighting its historical depth, though some find it less agile than its predecessor. Los herederos de la tierra - Ildefonso Falcones...
A significant portion of the book focuses on Hugo learning the secrets of winemaking under a Jewish mentor, Mahir. Hugo must navigate his loyalty to Arnau’s son,