The Heretic's Daughter

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In this gripping sequel to a prize-winning series of historical mysteries, set in Seville in 1498, the tightening grip of the Inquisition forces Isaac and Isabel to confront their loyalties to family and faith. Isabel grapples with her father's heresy and his thirst for vengeance, feeling abandoned as she seeks the truth. Her quest leads her into the darkest corners of Seville, where she uncovers shocking revelations and unexpected feelings. Can she leverage her discoveries to save her father and their family? Meanwhile, Isaac is driven by a desire for revenge against Torquemada for the murder of his wife and best friend. However, he is not alone in wanting the Grand Inquisitor dead; the King orders him to investigate. If Isaac can thwart the assassination, he will save the man he despises, but failure could strip him of the King's protection, leaving him vulnerable to the Inquisition's wrath. His perilous journey to Granada forces him to confront both Torquemada and his own inner truths. The first installment in the Isaac Alvarez Mysteries, Blood Libel, received accolades at the 2020 Emirates Literature Festival, with praise from New York Times bestseller Sophie Hannah for its gripping and thoughtful narrative.