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The Poetry Of Secrets!!
BOOK DESCRIPTION : -
Name : The Poetry of Secrets
Author : Cambria Gordan
Publisher : Scholastic
Genre : Young Adult
Format : Kindle
Pages : 416
SYNOPSIS : -
Isabel Perez carries secrets with her every day.
As a young woman in 1481, Trujillo, Spain, Isabel should be overjoyed that the alguacil of the city wants to marry her. She is supposed to be flattered especially because she and her family are conversos -- Jews forced to convert to Catholicism -- leaving them low in the hierarchy of the new Spanish order. But, although she can't tell anyone, she only has eyes for Diego Altamirano, a young nobleman whose family would never let him court Isabel.
So for now she sneaks out to attend poetry readings, for she longs to one day be a famous poet... another secret wish that may never come true.
But Isabel's most dangerous secret is this: Though the Perezes claim to be New Christians, they still practice Judaism in the refuge of their own home. When the Spanish Inquisition reaches Trujillo determined to punish such judaizers, Isabel finds herself in more danger than she ever could have imagined. Amidst the bloodshed and intolerance, she and Diego will have to fight for their lives in a quest to truly be free.
BOOK REVIEW : -
It's a thought provoking book with emotional rollercoaster involving various religious elements. The story revolves around Isabel , a young women from a family of conversos , Jews forced to convert to Catholicism. Story is explained in detail. Character development is great. Fast paced. Lucid writing style. Overall liked the book!! Recommended to the fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein and also who loves reading a book with
hidden identities and forbidden love.
BOOK RATINGS : 4/5
AUTHOR PROFILE : -
CAMBRIA GORDON is the coauthor of the award-winning The Down-to
Earth Guide to Global Warming, winner of the National Green Earth
Book Award. She has written for Los Angeles Times Magazine, Boys'
Life, Parent Guide News, and The Jewish Journal of Los Angeles. She
splits her time between Los Angeles and Madrid with her husband and
youngest son—and as close as possible to her two adult children,
without annoying them.
Book is available to purchase from
1. Amazon
2. Barnes & Nobel
3. Indiebound
Thanks for reading!!
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