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After the murder of his father and brother, Yonah Toledano swears to honor his family by staying true to his Jewish faith, even as the Spanish government decrees the exile of all Jews. Forced to abandon his homeland, he seeks a place where he can live without sacrificing his beliefs. The narrative follows his journey from poverty and solitude to becoming a respected healer in his new community.
First publish date: October 30, 2000
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Noah Gordon
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