Zumalacárregui

Set against the smoky valleys of Navarre in the early 1830s, the story follows the legendary Carlist commander whose bold raids turn the countryside into a moving tableau of faith and fire. With each march he carries both a banner and a fierce, almost theatrical, sense of purpose, turning ordinary villages into stages for his relentless campaign. The narrative captures the clash of absolutist ambition and local resistance, portraying a war that is as much about morale and myth as about swords and cannon.

The author’s voice is self‑conscious, recalling a promise never to write another historical novel and then delighting in breaking it. This adds a layer of irony that resonates through vivid battle scenes and the gritty logistics of a guerrilla army. Listeners will find a richly textured portrait of a charismatic leader, his devoted troops, and the turbulent Spain that both shapes and is shaped by his relentless drive.