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Set in 1649, the novel follows Francisca de Silva, a Jewish converso who lives in fear under the Spanish Inquisition’s reach in New Spain. Her family’s clandestine faith forces her into secrecy, while her heart longs for freedom. Her world shifts when she meets Miguel del Castillo, nephew of the Grand Inquisitor of Seville. Their intense love compels them to defy the oppressive forces that seek to destroy their bond. Together they navigate the deadly politics of faith and power, testing the boundaries of devotion and survival in a brutal, unforgiving society.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Fiona Harrowe
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