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The Curse of Capistrano (also known as The Mark of Zorro) introduces the legendary masked hero Zorro. Fighting against corruption and oppression in Spanish California, he uses his sword and wit to outmaneuver his enemies, all while keeping his true identity a secret.

The Mark of Zorro introduces the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro, who defends the oppressed and fights corruption in Spanish California. With thrilling sword fights, daring escapes, and a secret identity, this swashbuckling tale of justice and heroism has captivated readers for generations.

Outside was the red dust, a foot deep on the highway, and the burning sun. The fountain before the mission splashed lazily; down at the beach it seemed that the tide had not its usual energy. Neophytes slept in the shadows cast by the mission walls. Here and there a robed friar went about his business despite the heat and the hour. There was no human being travelling El Camino Real—the king’s highway—as far as a man with good eyes could see. You can hear the whole story.