Alhambra

A wandering traveler sets out in the spring of 1829, drawn from Seville toward the towering citadel of Granada. Accompanied by a Russian envoy and driven by an insatiable curiosity, he roams the rugged Andalusian hills, cataloguing the stark, sun‑baked plains, the scarce woodland, and the occasional soaring eagle. His keen eye captures the uneasy blend of lingering Moorish remnants with the newer Spanish world, evoking the exotic feeling of a thousand‑and‑one‑night tale.

The book unfolds as a richly illustrated travel journal, weaving together vivid sketches of the Alhambra’s inner chambers, its famed towers, and the ghostly whispers of its former rulers. Interlaced with folk legends—stories of Boabdil, enchanted moons, and hidden princes—it offers both factual observations of the palace’s architecture and imaginative tales that bring its past to life. Listeners will feel the cool marble corridors, hear the distant call of prayer, and sense the lingering mystery that still haunts the ancient walls.