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The Prisoner of Thiago

The Prisoner of Thiago

Author(s): Jamie d'Antioc

Location(s): Andalusia (Andalucía), Granada

Genre(s): Fiction, Historical

Era(s): 1500s

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A touching tale of determination, female friendship and love against all odds. Inspired by a true story, The Prisoner of Thiago is a gripping historical novel that lays bare the suffering and fear endured by the Moriscos of Spain during the sixteenth century. At the heart of the novel is Zaira, a spirited Morisco girl, who refuses to yield to her Catholic oppressors. Separated from her family and imprisoned in the palace of a fanatical bishop, Zaira must summon all of her courage to endure the horrors and hardships to come.

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Author: tripfiction

It is the turn of the sixteenth century and the Muslim population of Andalusia are having a hard time under an extremely harsh Christian regime.  The Muslims of Granada, in particular, are keeping their...

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