Dr. Heitor Nunes, a Portuguese Jewish physician, desperately
desires to be accepted by the economic and social leadership in
London. In order to attain these goals, he is willing to sacrifice
the faith of his ancestors and culture by converting to
Protestantism. His life story sends a painful message to people of
all faiths throughout history.
Charles Meyers' first work of historical fiction, Escape, was
based on the life of a real man, Dr. Heitor Nunes, a Portuguese
physician, who flees to England in approximately 1545/6. It
depicted the Inquisitional interrogation and journey through an
underground network that aided Jews to escape the burning pyres
awaiting them.
Painful Passage is the second novel in a projected trilogy.
"Charles Meyers' new novel is a frightening depiction of the
persecution of Jews in Portugal during the Inquistion. Heitor
Nunes, the principal character, is truly an extraordinary man at
once terrifying and heroic as he recommits himself to the faith of
his ancesters."
-Dr. Beer Prof Emeritus of History, Kent State University
General
Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2010 |
First published: |
December 2010 |
Authors: |
Charles Meyers
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
396 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4502-5060-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
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LSN: |
1-4502-5060-2 |
Barcode: |
9781450250603 |
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