The Mark of Zorro (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) - Softcover

McCulley, Johnston

Softcover

ISBN 10: 048680867X ISBN 13: 9780486808673

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2016

Synopsis

Timid Don Diego Vega grows faint at even the mention of bloodshed and would rather read poetry than defend his own honor. No one suspects that the effete aristocrat is living a double life as Zorro the fox, bold fighter of injustice, whose sword is ever ready to defend the poor and oppressed against a corrupt governor and his merciless army. Zorro's charade fools even the spirited Lolita Pulido, whose father forces her to endure the listless wooing of Don Diego while her heart belongs to the masked hero who laughs in the face of danger.
This lighthearted tale of the Robin Hood of Old California unfolds as a suspenseful romp across Los Angeles of the 1820s. Loaded with colorful characters and historic atmosphere, recounted in direct and unpretentious prose, the pulp adventure offers a winning balance of action, comedy, and romance. This edition reprints the original 1919 story, published serially as "The Curse of Capistrano," which launched the Zorro legend. Scores of sequels followed, along with movie and television versions, all inspired by this swashbuckling classic.

About this title

About the Author:

Pulp-fiction author Johnston McCulley (1883–1958) began his writing career with magazine short stories, later moving on to novels and screenplays. His subjects ranged from crime thrillers to action heroes of Southern California, most notably Zorro, whose exploits have been repeatedly adapted for movies and television.

Review:

''A succession of thrills from first page to last . . . Original . . . Captivating.'' --Boston Traveler

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 048680867X
• ISBN 13: 9780486808673
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192