{"product_id":"inquisitors-wife-paperback","title":"Inquisitor's Wife - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeanne Kalogridis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCharles Spicer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Jeanne Kalogridis, the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Borgia Bride \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Contessa, \u003c\/i\u003e comes a tale of love, loss and treachery set during the perilous days of the Spanish Inquisition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1481 Seville: The Inquisition makes its first appearance in Spain. Its target: \u003ci\u003econversos, \u003c\/i\u003e Christians of Jewish descent--specifically those who practice Judaism secretly in their homes. The penalty for crypto-Judaism: Burning at the stake. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarisol Garcia, a young \u003ci\u003econversa\u003c\/i\u003e, is hurriedly wed to Gabriel, a civil lawyer working for the Inquisition, in hopes that he will protect her. But she still yearns for the childhood love who abandoned her four years earlier, and she's shocked when he reappears suddenly at her wedding. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen her father is arrested and tortured, Marisol finds herself caught between her love for him and her desire to save the lives of her people. After becoming a favorite of the ruthless Queen Isabella, Marisol discovers a dangerous secret about her former lover, Antonio, and finds herself trapped in a life-threatening web of intrigue. As the Inquisition's snares tighten around her, Marisol's love for Antonio and loyalty to her Jewish family is tested as never before... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Inquisitor's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the real motivation behind the Inquisition, a frank glance at a saintly queen, and the struggles of a maligned people against crushing forces.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJEANNE KALOGRIDIS lives in California, where she shares a house with two dogs. She is the author of the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eThe Borgia Bride\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous other dark fantasy and historical novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 8.24 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762382242080,"sku":"9780312675462","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cbcd7243180cc12727e16073b44fb254.webp?v=1780220594","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/inquisitors-wife-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}