"Baylen" is a novel by the outstanding Spanish writer Benito Perez-Galdos, which depicts the events of the Spanish War of Independence in the 19th century. It is an impressive epic narrative of the Battle of Bailen, which proved to be a defining moment in the war. The author successfully combined historical facts with artistic fiction, revealing the complexity of the military conflict and the psychology of the heroes. This book captivates from the first lines and keeps you in suspense until the last page, taking the reader into the realities of war and the struggle for freedom.