Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on November 25, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Arturo Pérez-Reverte! Like your Captain Alatriste novels, you've navigated life's battlefields with courage and wit. Another year older? Just think—it's merely another bestselling chapter filled with daring adventures worthy of the finest swashbuckler.

From reporting from war zones for RTVE to capturing hearts worldwide as Spain's literary swordsman-in-chief, you're proving age isn't measured in years—but by epic tales told (and deadlines conquered!). Your pen remains sharper than ever—and we can't wait to see which thrilling masterpiece you embark upon next.

Cheers on this special day; may it be free of writer’s block but full of good wine instead!