{"product_id":"aztec-revenge-9780765399045","title":"Aztec Revenge","description":"\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 Cortés, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544004792594,"sku":"9780765399045","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6528d4b8-0109-4ab4-8462-b1dbd7a9e161.jpg?v=1731518310","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/aztec-revenge-9780765399045","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}