The Shadow Of The Cathedral

The Shadow of the Cathedral is a historical novel written by Vicente Blasco Ib����������ez. The story is set in the 15th century in Valencia, Spain, during the time of the construction of the city's famous cathedral. The novel follows the lives of two main characters, the wealthy merchant, Joanot Martorell, and the impoverished artist, Vicent Peris. Martorell is a shrewd businessman who has made his fortune in the silk trade, while Peris is a talented painter who struggles to make ends meet.The two characters' lives become intertwined when Martorell commissions Peris to paint a portrait of his beautiful wife, Isabel. However, the painting becomes the catalyst for a series of events that will change their lives forever. Martorell becomes obsessed with the painting and Isabel, leading to a dangerous love triangle that threatens to destroy everything he has worked for.Meanwhile, Peris becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the ruling nobility of Valencia and establish a more just society. As tensions rise and the cathedral's construction progresses, the two men find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and betrayal that will test their loyalties and their courage.The Shadow of the Cathedral is a gripping tale of love, power, and ambition set against the backdrop of one of Spain's most iconic landmarks. Ib����������ez's vivid descriptions of Valencia's streets, people, and customs bring the city to life, while his characters' struggles and triumphs resonate with readers of all backgrounds. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, romance, and adventure.A group of friends had collected round Gabriel. They sought him, feeling the necessity of his presence, experiencing that attraction exercised by those who are born to be leaders of men even though they remain silent. In the evenings they would meet in the dwelling of the bell-ringer, or when it was fine weather they would go out into the gallery above the Puerta del Perdon. In the mornings the assembly would be in the house of the shoemaker who mended the giants, a yellow little man, who suffered from continual pains in his head, which obliged him to wear sundry coloured handkerchiefs tied round his head in the fashion of a turban.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.