The Dagger And The Cross: A Romance

By Joseph Hatton

Book Overview

The Dagger And The Cross: A Romance is a historical novel written by Joseph Hatton and first published in 1897. Set in the 16th century, the story follows the lives of two young lovers, Juan de la Cosa and Inez de Bobadilla, who are caught up in the turmoil of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Juan is a sailor and navigator who accompanies Christopher Columbus on his voyages to the New World, while Inez is a noblewoman who becomes embroiled in political intrigue and religious conflict during the Spanish Inquisition.As Juan and Inez navigate the dangerous waters of love and war, they are forced to confront their own beliefs and values, as well as the prejudices and injustices of their time. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including Columbus himself, the Aztec emperor Montezuma, and the notorious Spanish conquistador Hern�����n Cort�����s.The Dagger And The Cross is a sweeping epic that combines historical accuracy with a thrilling adventure story and a poignant love story. It explores themes of faith, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, and offers a vivid portrait of a pivotal moment in world history. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales, daring sea voyages, and epic battles, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120755948
• ISBN13: 9781120755940
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"