Antonio Cavanillas de Blas (Madrid, 1938) is an internationally acclaimed surgeon and writer. As a lover of art, and music, in particular, he has dedicated many hours to reading and writing various books to this topic. In his work, the historical novel predominates: El médico de Flandes (The Flanders Doctor; Plaza & Janes), El León de Ojos Árabes (The Lion with Arab Eyes; Grijalbo), El Prisionero de Argel (The Prisoner of Argel; R. H. Mondadori), El Cirujano de Al’Andalus (The Surgeon of Al'Andalus; La Esfera de los Libros), El Último Cruzado (The Last Crusader; Planeta México), Harald el Vikingo (Harald the Viking; La Esfera de los Libros), La desposada de Flandes (The Flanders Bride; Áltera), La dama del armiño (The Lady in Ermine; Planeta Click), El arquitecto (The Architect; Planeta Click).