El Grande Oriente is the fourth novel in the second series of Episodios Nacionales by Benito P rez Gald s. In the story, Salvador Monsalud tells of the turbulent years in Spanish society and politics in the early 1820s. It is a story of conspiracy but also has elements of satire and farce. In the end, to save his friend Salvador must sacrifice a chance to be with the woman he loves.