The Cavalier in the Yellow Doublet: a review

This novel details the further adventures of Captain Alatriste, the protagonist in several previous novels.  Much of the story is related through the point of view of Inigo Balboa, a protege of Alatriste.

The story starts off rather slow, but the tension quickly builds as the plot grows.  Basically, Alatriste is having an affair with the most beautiful actress in Madrid, but he is squeezed out by the king who is infatuated with the actress.  Inigo and Alatriste become involved in a plot to...