Don Rodriguez; Chronicles of Shadow Valley
Lord Dunsany's *Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley* follows a young Spanish nobleman who inherits only his father's sword and mandolin, setting forth to find wars that may not exist. Written in the early 20th century, this picaresque fantasy weaves together Gothic atmosphere, folk wisdom, and romantic adventure in a Spain where the mundane and magical intertwine. Readers should expect lyrical prose, deadpan humor, and a protagonist whose combination of naïveté and cunning proves far more effective than his awareness of danger.