| A Beautiful Way To Die Contributor(s): Burley, Anne E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1520912587 ISBN-13: 9781520912585 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $16.14 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2016 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Action & Adventure |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6" W x 9" (1.22 lbs) 378 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Set in the exciting and deadly world of Spanish bullfighting, 'A Beautiful Way To Die' follows the story of Sid Granger, a shy Wyoming cowboy drawn unexpectedly into the brutal and tradition-rich sphere of matadors and fighting bulls. After inadvertently causing a horrific death at Pamplona's legendary running of the bulls, guilt-ridden Sid impulsively leaves cattle-ranching behind and moves to Spain to 'get even' with the deadly fighting bulls. Under the dedicated tutelage of former star matador Luis Aguilar, Sid trains as a bullfighter, eventually rising to the top of the ranks as 'El Sid Americano', a position with rock-star status. Along the way, he earns the enmity of the beautiful ex-pat American animal rights activist Aurora Tennant, and the deep hatred of Spain's premier matador, Alejandro Sandoval, a cruel and sadistic man haunted by past traumas. Intensely-jealous Alejandro seeks his vicious revenge against his arch-rival Sid, leading to yet more tragedy on Sid's conscience. Determined to salve his guilt-ravaged soul and to at last make things right, Sid issues a high-stakes, winner-take-all bullfighting challenge to Alejandro. Will Alejandro dominate in this contest of machismo and talent at Madrid's venerable Las Ventas arena? Or will Sid's ability with the bulls allow him to clear his conscience and to take fate back into his own hands? Dive into the testosterone-infused world of Spanish bullfighting, an adventure right up to the heart-stopping and dramatic conclusion Note: A glossary of technical Spanish-English bullfighting terms is included. This novel is based upon the feature film screenplay of the same name. |