Princess Rose spends a lonely life in the castle, fiercely protected by her father, the King. Rose, however, is a spirited girl who soon finds a way to escape from the castle and makes friends with a bull, a rooster, and a farmer's boy named Juan. Juan teaches Rose to sword fight and the pair have many exciting adventures together, eventually defending the kingdom from Rose's evil uncle Adolfo who is plotting to overthrow the king. Exotic lands, bloodthirsty villains, lovable animals and a cast of characters that will enthral young readers: The Masked Matador is a thrilling introduction to the world of Princess Rose.