The Inquisitor and the Maiden: Caliphate

By Michael R. Davidson

In 1492 victorious King Fernando of Aragon forces the daughter of the last Muslim ruler in Andalusia to become his concubine as a gesture of "reconciliation." The product of their coupling, a secret Muslim with an abiding hatred for his father, founds a line that nurtures the flame of vengeance through the centuries. Disillusioned by Spain's failing fortunes in the 30-Years-War, Eduardo Mac as leaves the Army of Flanders and sets out for home. Eduardo's reputation as a valorous soldier leads to his being named Captain of the Santa Hermandad, a Spanish force charged with protecting the people and maintaining the law. He is forced to accept a mission by officials of the Holy Inquisition to investigate an alleged case of heresy involving a nobleman with ancient royal ties. What Eduardo discovers places him in a dangerous situation at odds with the Inquisition, and he must choose between upholding his honor and excommunication.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1500424579
• ISBN13: 9781500424572
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"