Prisoner of the Inquisition by Theresa Breslin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Prisoner of the Inquisition by Theresa Breslin Zarita, only daughter of the town magistrate, lives a life of wealth and privilege. Indulged by her parents, she is free to spend her days as she pleases, enjoying herself in the company of an eligible young nobleman, horse riding, or leisurely studying the arts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A gripping, dramatic adventure set during the Spanish Inquisition - a time of fire and fury when people turned traitor to save themselves.Zarita, only daughter of the town magistrate, lives a life of wealth and privilege. Indulged by her parents, she is free to spend her days as she pleases, enjoying herself in the company of an eligible young nobleman, horse riding, or leisurely studying the arts.Saulo, son of a family reduced by circumstances to begging, witnesses his father wrongfully arrested and dealt with in the most horrifying way. Hauled off to be a slave at sea and pursued by pirates he encounters the ambitious mariner explorer, Christopher Columbus. Throughout his hardships Saulo is determined to survive - for he has sworn vengeance on the magistrate and his family.As Zaritas life also undergoes harsh changes the formidable and frightening Inquisition arrives in the area, bringing menacing shadows of suspicion with acts of cruel brutality - and ultimately, amid the intrigues of the court of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand in the splendid Moorish city of Grenada, betrayal and revenge . . . Notes A dramatic historical adventure set during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, a time of fire and fury when people turned traitor to save themselves. It follows the success of The Medici Seal and The Nostradamus Prophecy for this Carnegie Medal-winning author. An outstanding writer...simply superb Independent. Ages: 12+ Back Cover The flames began to rise around her... Zarita, only daughter of the town magistrate, lives a life of wealth and privilege. Saulo, son of a beggar, witnesses his father wrongfully arrested and brutally dealt with. Hauled off to be a slave at sea, he swears vengeance on the magistrate and his family. The cruel agents of the Inquisition arrive in Zaritas town, bringing suspicion, terror and death. Then, amind the intrigues of the royal court, Zarita and Saulo meet once more, to face final acts of betrayal and revenge. Breslins supsenseful story held me in its grip Guardian An outstanding writer...simply superb Independent Author Biography THERESA BRESLIN is the Carnegie Medal winning author of over thirty books for children & young adults whose work has appeared on stage, radio and TV. Her books are hugely popular with young people, librarians and teachers. Remembrance, her top selling YA novel of youth in WW1, has now been reissued to include Book Notes. The Dream Master was shortlisted for the Childrens Book Award. Divided City was shortlisted for ten book awards, winning two outright. Review Breslins ability to weave a well-researched, page-turning plot around sympathetic, believable characters has been displayed before in The Medici Seal and The Nostradamus Prophecy . . . Its unputdownable -- Amanda Craig * The Times *From the past to the future via a highly unstable present . . . Prisoner of the Inquisition has Christopher Columbus in a walk-on part, but the main story is of the families caught up in the Spanish Inquisition -- Jasmine Fassell * Scotland on Sunday *Its a fantastic, mesmerising and enjoyable book . . . This is a brilliant tale of revenge, betrayal and courage. From the start I was gripped -- Shannon Waters * Sugarscape * Promotional A gripping, dramatic adventure set during the Spanish Inquisition - a time of fire and fury when people turned traitor to save themselves. Prizes Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2011 Review Text Breslins ability to weave a well-researched, page-turning plot around sympathetic, believable characters has been displayed before in The Medici Seal and The Nostradamus Prophecy . . . Its unputdownable Review Quote Breslins ability to weave a well-researched, page-turning plot around sympathetic, believable characters has been displayed before in The Medici Seal and The Nostradamus Prophecy . . . Its unputdownable Promotional "Headline" A gripping, dramatic adventure set during the Spanish Inquisition - a time of fire and fury when people turned traitor to save themselves. Details ISBN055256074X Author Theresa Breslin Pages 320 Year 2011 ISBN-10 055256074X ISBN-13 9780552560740 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Corgi Childrens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Language English Short Title PRISONER OF THE INQUISITION Residence STK Series Corgi Books Publication Date 2011-03-31 UK Release Date 2011-03-31 AU Release Date 2011-03-31 NZ Release Date 2011-03-31 Audience Age 12-17 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Alternative 9780385617048 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36397431;

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