Mariana and the Merchild
Caroline PitcherHardback 2004-09-01
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In 1492 thousands of people of the Jewish faith were leaving Spain. Inquisitors sought out anyone who might not be Catholic. Those accused could be tortured and burned at the stake.?In this time of uncertainty and terror, fourteen-year-old Maria finds herself alone and homeless. The Church offers Maria the opportunity to work for a wealthy Converso family. But the church also asks something of her in return.?Secrets in the House of Delgado confronts issues of faith and bigotry, loyalty and betrayal, and the secrets that may lie in every human heart.
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Publisher Description
In 1492 thousands of people of the Jewish faith were leaving Spain. Inquisitors sought out anyone who might not be Catholic. Those accused could be tortured and burned at the stake.?In this time of uncertainty and terror, fourteen-year-old Maria finds herself alone and homeless. The Church offers Maria the opportunity to work for a wealthy Converso family. But the church also asks something of her in return.?Secrets in the House of Delgado confronts issues of faith and bigotry, loyalty and betrayal, and the secrets that may lie in every human heart.