Estrella is a Marrano During the time of the Spanish Inquisition she is oneof a community of Spanish Jews living double lives as Catholics. And she isliving in ... » 

Estrella is a Marrano During the time of the Spanish Inquisition she is oneof a community of Spanish Jews living double lives as Catholics. And she isliving in a house of secrets raised by a family who practices underground theancient and mysterious way of wisdom known as kabbalah. When Estrella discoversher familys true identityand her familys secrets are made publicsheconfronts a world shes never imagined where new love burns and wherefriendship ends in flame and ash where trust is all but vanquished andbetrayal has tragic and bitter consequences. Infused with the rich context ofhistory and faith in her most profoundly moving work to date Alice Hoffmansfirst historical novel is a transcendent journey of discovery and loss rebirthand remembrance. «