'Beautiful and disturbing and profound...told in Allende's characteristically dizzying style' Guardian
'Heroism doesn't come more mysterious or more dashing ... Pacey and atmospheric, this is a tale of love, rivalry and the pursuit of justice' Mail on Sunday
'The swashbuckling Zorro takes on new life in Allende's saga...never less than entertaining.' Sunday Times
'Isabel Allende leaves few swashes unbuckled as she gives Diego's saga a smooth, limpid flow. Highly entertaining' Independent
'Heroism doesn't come more mysterious or more dashing ... Pacey and atmospheric, this is a tale of love, rivalry and the pursuit of justice' Mail on Sunday
'The swashbuckling Zorro takes on new life in Allende's saga...never less than entertaining.' Sunday Times
'Isabel Allende leaves few swashes unbuckled as she gives Diego's saga a smooth, limpid flow. Highly entertaining' Independent