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In the heart of 16th‑century Spain, sixteen‑year‑old Estrella lives a double life as part of a Marrano family hidden behind Catholic façades. Raised in a house that secretly practices Kabbalistic wisdom, she learns the truth about her parents’ Jewish identity.
When her family’s secrets are exposed, Estrella faces a world of danger and suspicion. The novel follows her inner struggle as she balances faith, loyalty, and the desire for freedom, while dealing with new love and the harsh reality of betrayal.
Richly situated in the historical context of religious persecution, the story explores identity, self‑discovery, and the enduring power of friendship and remembrance.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Alice Hoffman
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