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EL DIOS QUE HABITA LA ESPADA (PREMIO NARRATIVAS HISTORICAS EDHASA 2021) | JOSE SOTO CHICA | Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. | Casa del Libro
His wife, Queen Gosvinta, is just as brilliant, cruel, and calculating as her husband—plotting her own competing visions for the throne.
The story heavily follows Valtario, a lethal and loyal Visigothic warlord who rises through the ranks to support Leovigildo’s dream amidst endless betrayals. ⚔️ Why the Novel Stands Out
Readers on Babelio frequently note that the book does not shy away from the extreme violence of the 6th century. It is heavily explicit in its depictions of battle, gore, and the sheer cruelty required to survive that era.
. Published in 2021, the novel won the prestigious Premio Edhasa Narrativas Históricas and is widely celebrated for its brutal, visceral, and expertly researched depiction of Visigothic Spain. 🛡️ The Author: A Master of Medieval History
Because Soto Chica is a preeminent historian on this specific era, every weapon, location, strategy, and political landscape is rendered with flawless accuracy.
A former professional soldier, Soto Chica lost a leg and his sight in an explosive accident during a UN peace mission in Bosnia. He redirected his life entirely to his passion for history, dictating his works.
Despite its massive scope and academic backing, it reads as a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller full of espionage, passion, and betrayal.
EL DIOS QUE HABITA LA ESPADA (PREMIO NARRATIVAS HISTORICAS EDHASA 2021) | JOSE SOTO CHICA | Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. | Casa del Libro
His wife, Queen Gosvinta, is just as brilliant, cruel, and calculating as her husband—plotting her own competing visions for the throne.
The story heavily follows Valtario, a lethal and loyal Visigothic warlord who rises through the ranks to support Leovigildo’s dream amidst endless betrayals. ⚔️ Why the Novel Stands Out El Dios Que Habita La Espada Jose Soto Chica ...
Readers on Babelio frequently note that the book does not shy away from the extreme violence of the 6th century. It is heavily explicit in its depictions of battle, gore, and the sheer cruelty required to survive that era.
. Published in 2021, the novel won the prestigious Premio Edhasa Narrativas Históricas and is widely celebrated for its brutal, visceral, and expertly researched depiction of Visigothic Spain. 🛡️ The Author: A Master of Medieval History EL DIOS QUE HABITA LA ESPADA (PREMIO NARRATIVAS
Because Soto Chica is a preeminent historian on this specific era, every weapon, location, strategy, and political landscape is rendered with flawless accuracy.
A former professional soldier, Soto Chica lost a leg and his sight in an explosive accident during a UN peace mission in Bosnia. He redirected his life entirely to his passion for history, dictating his works. ⚔️ Why the Novel Stands Out Readers on
Despite its massive scope and academic backing, it reads as a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller full of espionage, passion, and betrayal.