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The Mark of Zorro

(1924)
(The Curse of Capistrano)
(The first book in the Zorro series)
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Old California, in a bygone era of sprawling haciendas and haughty caballeros, suffers beneath the whip-lash of oppression. Missions are pillaged, native peasants are abused, and innocent men and women are persecuted by the corrupt governor and his army.

But a champion of freedom rides the highways. His identity hidden behind a mask, the laughing outlaw Zorro defies the tyrant's might. A deadly marksman and a demon swordsman, his flashing blade leaves behind . . .

Fist published in 1919, The Mark of Zorro has inspired countless films and television adventures. Now read how the legend began . . .


Genre: Thriller

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