This book is a tragedy set in post-civil war Spain during the reign of Phillip II, following the secret return of the noble soldier Alvar to his homeland after years of exile. Suspecting his brother has dishonoured his wife during his absence, Alvar seeks to confront him in disguise as a Moorish chieftain. Along his journey, he encounters a host of characters including the villainous Ordonio, his loyal friend Zulimez, and the mysterious Alhadra, a woman with a troubled past who is the wife of Alvar's friend Isidore. The themes explored include brotherhood, love, loyalty, betrayal, and repentance, all of which are set against a backdrop of religious persecution, war, and social injustice. The author delves into the complex relationships between these characters to reveal the darkness that lurks in the human soul, the weight of guilt and the power of forgiveness.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a tragedy set in post-civil war Spain during the reign of Phillip II, following the secret return of the noble soldier Alvar to his homeland after years of exile. Suspecting his brother has dishonoured his wife during his absence, Alvar seeks to confront him in disguise as a Moorish chieftain. Along his journey, he encounters a host of characters including the villainous Ordonio, his loyal friend Zulimez, and the mysterious Alhadra, a woman with a troubled past who is the wife of Alvar's friend Isidore. The themes explored include brotherhood, love, loyalty, betrayal, and repentance, all of which are set against a backdrop of religious persecution, war, and social injustice. The author delves into the complex relationships between these characters to reveal the darkness that lurks in the human soul, the weight of guilt and the power of forgiveness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330884478_0
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