by Juan Antonio Cebrián · Ediciones Martínez Roca · tapa dura · ISBN 9788484604976
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«El mariscal de las tinieblas» is the historical biography of Gilles de Rais, written by Juan Antonio Cebrián and published by Ediciones Martínez Roca in hardcover (220 pages, in Spanish).
The book reconstructs the life of Gilles de Rais (1404-1440), Marshal of France, murderer and necromancer, condemned to die at the stake. It reviews his role in the 15th-century French court, his relationship with Joan of Arc, the fascination he felt for her, and his descent into the crimes that turned him into the figure who inspired Charles Perrault's tale of Bluebeard.
Work by writer and journalist Juan Antonio Cebrián, part of the Nombres de la Historia collection, of which it is volume 1. The edition includes Charles Perrault's tale «Barba Azul» and bibliographic references.
Recommended for readers interested in biographies, French history, and dark medieval figures.
Juan Antonio Cebrián (1965–2007) was a Spanish journalist, writer and broadcaster. He is most recognized for his works: Night Shift and The Compass Rose.
