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“-¿Alguien puede decirme qué diantre es eso? Y señaló hacia el valle con un dedo imperioso e imperial, el que había utilizado para señalar las Pirámides cuando aquello de los cuarenta siglos o -en otro orden de cosas- el catre a María Valewska.”

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La sombra del águila

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Arturo Pérez-Reverte

Arturo Pérez-Reverte is a renowned Spanish novelist known for his historical novels and adventure stories. His works blend literary value with entertainment, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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