Solace for a Sinner

by Caroline Roe and Jacques Guiod

The author of An Antidote for Avarice continues the intriguing adventures of blind Jewish physician Isaac of Gerona. In medieval Spain, Isaac heads the search for the fabled Holy Grail-and an unholy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425177769
• ISBN13: 9780425177761
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Great historical mystery

In 1354, rumors abound that in the Pyrenees Mountain village of Taull lies the Holy Grail. The cup that Jesus and his disciples used at the Last Supper is blessed and contains powers that many mortals want for selfish reasons. A peddler, Baptista offers a silver cup to the highest bidders among Christian travelers in Gerona, Spain. The winner Master Gaulter arranges to meet with Baptista at the nearby cathedral to complete the deal.The exchange never occurs because someone kills the buyer and apparently takes the money too. Rumors fly that the sacred chalice is in Gerona leading to mass hysteria that the powers of the Holy Grail will destroy everyone. Isaac, a blind but respected Jewish physician realizes that Baptista's cup has no power except that being spread to misinform and frighten the townsfolk. When an unknown assailant murders Baptista, fear grips Gerona forcing Isaac to investigate what he believes is a human killer.Readers receive a vivid picture of the Jewish community in mid-fourteenth century Spain and how the segregated group relates to their Christian neighbors. Some prejudice exists, but for instance, Isaac receives much respect as a successful physician in spite of his religion. The well drawn historical mystery pulls the audience into the tale and will send readers seeking previous novels in a strong series that gets better with each new book.Harriet Klausner