Fedorchek (modern languages and literatures, Fairfield University, CT) gives a faithful translation of Juan Valer's classic Spanish novel Commander Mendoza. In this novel, Valera addresses the themes of sin and repentance as well as the ghosts of the past. The reader is given notice of this in the preface, where it is said that Mendoza's spirit still walks in his home awaiting release from purgatory. Valera's style is that of a narrator who steps back from the story to make comments on it to the reader. This facing-page dual language edition will be welcomed by readers of both languages. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)