Torquemada: A Novel (Digital Original)

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Synopsis
An &“eerily successful&” novel of the fifteenth-century Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition from the New York Times–bestselling author of Spartacus (Kirkus Reviews). Bestselling author Howard Fast&’s 1966 novelization of the Spanish Inquisition, Torquemada, is a terrifying drama about one of history&’s most notorious individuals. Prior Thomas de Torquemada and Don Alvaro de Rafel, a Spanish knight, have been friends for many years. But when Torquemada is named Spain&’s Grand Inquisitor by King Ferdinand and begins to hear whispers that Alvaro may have a secret Jewish past, he transforms from Alvaro&’s old friend into a menacing new enemy.Inspired by Fast&’s experiences being investigated by the House Un-American Activities Committee, and his subsequent jailing and blacklisting, Torquemada is a thrilling historical tale from a master of the genre. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
Copyright:
1966

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
156 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781453235102
Publisher:
Open Road Media
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Howard Fast
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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