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In 1820s Mexican California, Don Diego Vega presents himself as a refined aristocrat, but beneath that façade lies Zorro, a vigilant swordsman who protects the poor and challenges corrupt landowners. The novel, originally titled *The Curse of Capistrano*, inspired the 1920 film *The Mark of Zorro* and became the foundation for countless adaptations of the legendary masked hero.
First publish date: 1924
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Adventure
Authors: Johnston McCulley
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