Voyage of Strangers
by Elizabeth Zelvin
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Pub Date Sep 30 2014 | Archive Date Oct 28 2014
Description
The year is 1493, and young Jewish sailor Diego Mendoza has returned from Columbus’s triumphant first voyage with tales of lush landscapes, rivers running with gold, and welcoming locals. But back home in Spain, Diego finds the Inquisition at its terrifying peak and he must protect his spirited sister, Rachel, from betrayal and death. Disguising herself as a boy, Rachel sneaks onto Columbus’s second expedition, bound for the new lands they call the Indies. As the Spaniards build their first settlements and search for gold, Diego and Rachel fall in love with the place, people, and customs. Still forced to hide their religious faith and Rachel’s true identity, the brother and sister witness the Spaniards’ devastation of the island in their haste to harvest riches.
This unflinching look at Columbus’s exploration and its terrible cost to the native Taino people introduces two brave youths who valiantly struggle against the inevitable destruction of paradise.
Revised edition: This edition of Voyage of Strangers includes editorial revisions.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“Not only does Zelvin present us with a captivating fictionalized depiction of the Spanish conquest of Hispaniola, she also paints a vibrant and well-researched picture of Spain – especially Andalucia – under the rule of Their Most Catholic Majesties, Isabel and Fernando. The rich historical setting and the engaging Mendoza siblings combine with Zelvin’s writing skills to make this a most enjoyable and thought-provoking read.” – Historical Novel Society
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781477825167 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
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