The Last Fernandez - Softcover

Gluschankoff, Sandra Perez

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1625267193 ISBN 13: 9781625267191

Publisher: Solstice Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

After being inexplicably removed from her family in a small fishing town in Argentina, six year-old Angelina is sent to a Catholic convent where she spends her next twelve years. During her lonely days at the convent, she finds solace in the company of a mysterious presence, by the name of Sara Fernandez, which gradually reels her into the life of a Marrano family living at the end of the 15th century in Cordoba, Spain.As Angelina embeds herself in the life of the Fernandez family, she understands that Sara is not a product of her imagination, rather the link to her secret past and her only hope for survival.Set amid the notorious Spanish Inquisition and the murderous Dirty War in Argentina of the late 1970s, two women, more than four centuries apart, transcend the barriers of time and fight political and religious persecution to ensure the survival of their lineage.

About this title

From the Author

The Last Fernandez was originally published in 2012 under the same title and a different publisher. This is an updated, fully edited version.

Review

*** Winner of the Marie M.Irivine Literary Excellence gold seal for 2018.
"The Last Fernandez by Sandra Perez Gluschankoff is a historical novel that transports readers to a turbulent moment in history, allowing them to feel the dynamics of the Spanish Inquisition and the bloody war in Argentina. It explores what it meant to be a Jew at that time of the Inquisition and the horrors of war. Angelina is just six when she is sent to a Catholic convent where she would spend the next twelve years of her life. It is here that she makes a strong connection with Sara Fernandez, a strange woman whose presence takes her away from the stark loneliness of her life. Little does she know that she'd be linked eventually to the very life and heart of a Marrano family. What did it really mean to be a Jew during the time of the Inquisition and what does it have to do with a girl living many centuries after that event? 

The reader is taken on a dramatic ride alongside compelling characters. The writing is filled with emotions, and it is interesting how the author imbues her characters with life and a rare humanity. She melds elements of historical fiction with time travel to create an exceptionally tantalising reading experience for readers. The setting is strong and readers get a clear picture of the 15th century in Cordoba, Spain and Argentina during the late 1970s. The themes of political and religious persecution, family, and man's inhumanity to man are developed with unusual mastery. The story is balanced and deft and the reader can feel the interconnections between the setting, the thematic development, character building, and conflict. The Last Fernandez is one of the best books I have read in the genre of historical events. It is intelligently plotted and written to perfection." --Five star review and seal Readers' Favorite-- Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite "The book is skillfully written to capture the story of two women and their connection over four centuries in time. The author does an excellent job of weaving in Jewish persecution during the Spanish Inquisition and also brings in the Political Dirty War of Argentina during the 1970s.
The author's gift for weaving characters, plot, and scenes effectively is what makes this book out of the ordinary. If you are looking for a historical fiction book that includes lots of suspense and page turners, then this is definitely one to read this year." -The Latino Author

"Author Gluschankoff has done her share of research to create two parallel...For anyone who loves history and a great love story, a compelling read." -   Halapid- The Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies 
The Last Fernandez is full of compelling characters set in times of historical conflict. From the first page I was drawn into a magical story which blended the past and present together into a love story that spans five centuries. - Lady Brenda Mckoy- Author of  The Wings Of Isis

Edition details

• Publisher: Solstice Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1625267193
• ISBN 13: 9781625267191
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344