Shadow of a Bull

Written by Maia Wojciechowska

A young man must choose between his father's legacy and his own path, confronting fear and expectations.

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160 pages· 31,158 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 740L

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In the town of Arcangel, young Manolo faces immense pressure to follow in his late father's footsteps as a legendary bullfighter. Yet, he harbors a secret fear and lacks the passion for the sport. As the day of reckoning looms, Manolo grapples with a profound dilemma: should he embrace the dangerous legacy expected of him, or forge a new path that defies tradition? This journey of self-discovery challenges Manolo to redefine courage and confront the true meaning of destiny. Will he succumb to the weight of expectation, or will he find the strength to pursue his own dreams?

From the publisher

Manolo was only three when his father, the great bullfighter Juan Olivar, died. But Juan is never far from Manolo’s consciousness – how could he be, with the entire town of Arcangel waiting for the day Manolo will fulfill his father’s legacy?

But Manolo has a secret he dares to share with no one – he is a coward, without afición, the love of the sport that enables a bullfighter to rise above his fear and face a raging bull. As the day when he must enter the ring approaches, Manolo finds himself questioning which requires more courage: to follow in his father’s legendary footsteps or to pursue his own destiny?