Lord Dunsany's Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley is a charming and witty coming-of-age story set in a mythical "golden age" of Spain. The titular character, Don Rodriguez, is a young man who is excluded from the inheritance of his family's castle because of his expertise with sword and mandolin. Determined to win his own estate and bride, Rodriguez sets out on a swashbuckling road trip, accompanied by his loyal servant Morano. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters and experience a series of adventures, both humorous and heartwarming. Dunsany's lyrical prose and vivid imagination create a world where anything is possible and all outcomes serve poetry and wonder.