Thursday, February 4, 2010

"Zorro" by Isabel Allende


Master storyteller Isabel Allende, takes on the iconic legend of Zorro. In her wonderful blend of fiction, history and magic, she introduces us to Diego de la Vaga, and his "milk brother" Bernardo, as young boys in California. Allende follows the brothers through their formative years in Barcelona, to Louisiana, and back to California as adults. With an engaging plot, full of great characters and historical detail, Allende brings the legend of Zorro to life in this captivating novel.