The Persecution: A Novel

A story of intrigue and escape, by Chaim Eliav, the best-selling author of In The Spider's Web. Don Carlos Carneiro had risen to the top. Commander of the Portuguese Navy, confidant of the King, adventurer, family man, leader of his community. A secret Jew in the Portugal of the Inquisition, he saved Jewish lives and then he was betrayed and condemned. Now he matches wits with the monarchy and the church and prevails! You won't put it down!