Torquemada

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Publication Year:
2011

ISBN-13: 9781453235102

<DIV><b>Bestselling author Howard Fast&rsquo;s suspenseful historical drama of the Spanish Inquisition brings to life the notorious Grand Inquisitor Thomas de Torquemada and his terrifying quest to purge Spain of heretics</b></div><BR><DIV>Bestselling author Howard Fast&rsquo;s 1966 novelization of the Spanish Inquisition, <i>Torquemada</i>, is a terrifying drama about one of history&rsquo;s most notorious individuals. Prior Thomas de Torquemada and Don Alvaro de Rafel, a Spanish knight, have been friends for many years. But when Torquemada is named Spain&rsquo;s Grand Inquisitor by King Ferdinand and begins to hear whispers that Alvaro may have a secret Jewish past, he transforms from Alvaro&rsquo;s old friend into a menacing new enemy.Inspired by Fast&rsquo;s experiences being investigated by the House Un-American Activities Committee, and his subsequent jailing and blacklisting, <i>Torquemada</i> is a thrilling historical tale from a master of the genre.</div><DIV>&#160;</div><DIV>This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&rsquo;s estate.</div>