The Wolf-Cub: A Novel of Spain

The Wolf-Cub is a historical novel by Patrick Casey, written in the early 20th century. It follows the story of Jacinto Quesada, a young boy living in a poverty-stricken village in the Sierra Nevada, whose life is shaped by the violence surrounding him. After his father's death at the hands of the Guardia Civil for smuggling, Jacinto's longing for a better life leads him to idolize the bandolero Pernales, ultimately transforming him into a figure of ambition and identity amidst the harsh realities of Spanish society during a tumultuous period.