La campaña del Maestrazgo

Set against the rolling plains beside the Ebro, the story opens in the modest town of Fuentes de Ebro—once Julióbriga—where the bustling inn of Viscarrués serves as a crossroads for merchants, soldiers, and weary travelers. The narrator paints a vivid picture of the inn’s crowded rooms, the clatter of dishes, and the endless flow of wine that keeps spirits high amid the chaos of a nation at war.

Through lively dialogue and keen observation, the book captures the frantic energy of two opposing caravans converging on the inn: one fleeing the turmoil of the east, the other marching toward it from the west. The innkeeper, his spirited wife, and the quick‑witted servant Guasa struggle to accommodate the surge of bodies, food, and stories, revealing the human side of conflict’s logistical turmoil.

Beyond the tavern’s doors, the narrative weaves together local legends, agricultural life, and the broader currents of the Maestrazgo campaign. Listeners will be drawn into a world where personal ambition, regional pride, and the simple act of sharing a meal become a microcosm of a nation in upheaval.