What is the author's style in The Fencing Master by Arturo Perez-Reverte?

The point of view in The Fencing Master is from a third person limited narrator. The narrator has access to Don Jaime's thoughts, and it is from Don Jaime's perspective that the story is told. Don Jaime's perspective dramatically affects our perception of the story.

The structure of the novel The Fencing Master is overall linear and chronological. The linear plot adds to the element of suspense. By seeing things in order and as they are seen by the protagonist, Don Jaime Astarloa, we the readers are as deeply involved, and sometimes confused, by the mystery.