: The book follows an unnamed protagonist, a disillusioned engineer-turned-writer, who moves to a remote village in Asturias, northern Spain. He is navigating a midlife transition, fatherhood, and the creative struggle of writing his next work.
: The narrator settles in Asturias and begins to find the "voice" of John Silver. Basilisco Jon Bilbao epub
: Chapters detail Silver’s time in Virginia City, his search for gold, and his interactions with historical figures, showcasing his volatile and "basilisk-like" nature. : The book follows an unnamed protagonist, a