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Cathedral of the Sea

Cathedral of the Sea

Author(s): Ildefonso Falcones

Location(s): Barcelona

Genre(s): Fiction, Historical

Era(s): 14th Century

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Santa Maria del Mar is in the process of being built. This is the city of Barcelona, witnessing the building of a great cathedral. Arnau, son of the Estanyol family joins the guild of stone workers and helps build the church. Set against the background of the Spanish Inquisiton, Arnau has to defend himself against his own brother when he falls for a Jewish woman.

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Catalan history in the making. Well written and medieval mores are well described.

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An introduction to Catalan History

Ever wondered what makes Catalonia different and special? That’ll be the people, their character and the history. This novel introduces you to all of these elements in a very readable story. If you are like me, you will make...

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Look at Santa Maria del Mar in a new light

I didn’t manage to finish this book before my trip to Barcelona but had read enough to spend much more time looking at Santa Maria del Mar than I would have otherwise, imagining the stones being carried for it’s...

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