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Thoughts and notes about the books I am reading. My entries are not book reviews but just my personal thoughts and opinions about what I'm reading at the moment. The entries obviously contain SPOILERS.

Sunday, 1 February 2026

Juan Martín el Empecinado - Facts

This novel takes place in 1811.

Juan Martín el Empecinado 4 - The End (Pages 111 - end)

RATING: VERY GOOD

SPOILERS!!!

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