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In the heat of a Grand Inquisition, Mother Maria Santa Hilda finds herself embroiled in a perilous mystery. The daughter of a wealthy patron dies while under her care, and the convent’s burial decision becomes a weapon for powerful enemies. Facing life‑threatening implications, the abbess and her fellow nuns race against time to uncover the true cause of the apparent suicide and clear their names. Their investigation weaves through intrigue, faith, and the silent harshness of the silver mining frontier, centering on the oppressive forces at play in the region.
Their quest exposes the intersection of ecclesiastical authority and the brutal realities of colonial Bolivia and Peru, all while the sisters confront both external threats and internal doubts.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Annamaria Alfieri
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