A veterinarian by training, Gonzalo Giner is the author of four bestselling novels."The Horse Healer", Giner s first work to be translated into English, has become the crowning achievement of the author s literary career thanks to its compelling re-creation of the first medieval veterinarians. The success of"The Horse Healer"has led to several honors for Giner, including membership in the Catalonia Academy of Veterinary Sciences. Giner lives outside Madrid and spends his days working with cattle and writing.