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COULD A DOCTOR CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY?
More than 300,000 copies sold
"Luis Zueco is the Spanish Ken Follett." Cadena Ser
A YOUNG SURGEON THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE
Barcelona, 1796. Bruno Urdaneta is only twelve years old when he arrives in the city to work as an apprentice to his uncle Alonso, a veteran and ill-tempered surgeon who will soon realize that his disciple possesses a very special gift. A TIME OF PROFOUND CHANGE In a turbulent moment in which enlightened ideals are spreading throughout Europe and the shadow of Napoleon looms over Spain, the young protagonist will embody the birth of the figure of the modern doctor, the one who unites the practical knowledge of surgeons with the erudition of doctors to shed light on new ideas for a more universal healthcare system. COULD A DOCTOR CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY? The trace of an old family secret will take Bruno from Barcelona to Madrid —where he will study at the newly created College of Surgery— and finally to Cádiz, whose streets, during the War of Independence, have been transformed into an immense battlefield. Death stalks a people who have become the army of an entire country. Luis Zueco establishes himself as a master of the historical novel with this narrative full of intrigue and adventure that pays homage to the medical profession through the epic of Bruno Urdaneta, an unforgettable character who will remain forever in the hearts of readers. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In times of darkness and prejudice, he risked his life to save others.
"Luis Zueco is the Spanish Ken Follett." Cadena Ser
More than 300,000 copies sold A YOUNG SURGEON THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE Barcelona, 1797. Bruno Urdaneta is only twelve years old when he comes to the city to work as an apprentice to his uncle Alonso, a veteran and ill-tempered surgeon who will soon realize that his disciple possesses a very special gift. A TIME OF PROFOUND CHANGE In a turbulent moment in which enlightened ideals spread throughout Europe and the shadow of Napoléon looms over Spain, the young protagonist will embody the birth of the figure of the modern doctor, the one who saves lives because he studies the patient's body, he cares for it with his hands and understands his soul. A TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF OTHERS The trace of an old family secret will take Bruno from Barcelona to Madrid -where he will study at the newly created College of Surgery-and finally to Cádiz, whose streets, during the War of Independence, have been transformed into an immense battlefield. Death stalks a people that have become the army of an entire country. Can a doctor change the course of history? Luis Zueco establishes himself as a master of the historical novel with this narrative full of intrigue and adventure that, through the epic of Bruno Urdaneta, an unforgettable character who will remain forever in the hearts of readers, pays tribute to the medical profession.
Author: Luis Zueco
Publisher: B de Bolsillo
Published: 05/20/2025
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 7.46h x 5.32w x 0.86d
ISBN13: 9788413146010
ISBN10: 8413146011
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Historical | General
More than 300,000 copies sold
"Luis Zueco is the Spanish Ken Follett." Cadena Ser
A YOUNG SURGEON THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE
Barcelona, 1796. Bruno Urdaneta is only twelve years old when he arrives in the city to work as an apprentice to his uncle Alonso, a veteran and ill-tempered surgeon who will soon realize that his disciple possesses a very special gift. A TIME OF PROFOUND CHANGE In a turbulent moment in which enlightened ideals are spreading throughout Europe and the shadow of Napoleon looms over Spain, the young protagonist will embody the birth of the figure of the modern doctor, the one who unites the practical knowledge of surgeons with the erudition of doctors to shed light on new ideas for a more universal healthcare system. COULD A DOCTOR CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY? The trace of an old family secret will take Bruno from Barcelona to Madrid —where he will study at the newly created College of Surgery— and finally to Cádiz, whose streets, during the War of Independence, have been transformed into an immense battlefield. Death stalks a people who have become the army of an entire country. Luis Zueco establishes himself as a master of the historical novel with this narrative full of intrigue and adventure that pays homage to the medical profession through the epic of Bruno Urdaneta, an unforgettable character who will remain forever in the hearts of readers. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In times of darkness and prejudice, he risked his life to save others.
"Luis Zueco is the Spanish Ken Follett." Cadena Ser
More than 300,000 copies sold A YOUNG SURGEON THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE Barcelona, 1797. Bruno Urdaneta is only twelve years old when he comes to the city to work as an apprentice to his uncle Alonso, a veteran and ill-tempered surgeon who will soon realize that his disciple possesses a very special gift. A TIME OF PROFOUND CHANGE In a turbulent moment in which enlightened ideals spread throughout Europe and the shadow of Napoléon looms over Spain, the young protagonist will embody the birth of the figure of the modern doctor, the one who saves lives because he studies the patient's body, he cares for it with his hands and understands his soul. A TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF OTHERS The trace of an old family secret will take Bruno from Barcelona to Madrid -where he will study at the newly created College of Surgery-and finally to Cádiz, whose streets, during the War of Independence, have been transformed into an immense battlefield. Death stalks a people that have become the army of an entire country. Can a doctor change the course of history? Luis Zueco establishes himself as a master of the historical novel with this narrative full of intrigue and adventure that, through the epic of Bruno Urdaneta, an unforgettable character who will remain forever in the hearts of readers, pays tribute to the medical profession.
Author: Luis Zueco
Publisher: B de Bolsillo
Published: 05/20/2025
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 7.46h x 5.32w x 0.86d
ISBN13: 9788413146010
ISBN10: 8413146011
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Historical | General
About the Author
Luis Zueco (Borja, Zaragoza, 1979) is director of the Castles of Grisel and Bulbuente, two restored fortresses converted into charming accommodations and event venues. In addition, he is an industrial engineer, a graduate in History, and holds a master's degree in Artistic and Historical Research. He is a member of the Spanish Association of Friends of Castles and collaborates, as an expert in heritage and culture, with various media outlets.