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The story follows Captain Balthasar de Alaman, a war-loving man with deep-seated prejudices, as he escapes from a false imprisonment by the Spanish Inquisition. His journey to become a soldier of fortune in Italy is fraught with danger, including battles, infections, and moral dilemmas. Along the way, he encounters individuals who challenge his beliefs, including a homosexual comrade and a compassionate Jewish family, leading to a profound internal conflict, especially regarding his feelings for a Jewish woman, Elisheva. Ultimately, he must confront the truth behind his brother's betrayal and choose between family loyalty and survival.
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The Tale of the Heretic, Edward Gross
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Tale of the Heretic
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edward Gross
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9781420890815
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The story follows Captain Balthasar de Alaman, a war-loving man with deep-seated prejudices, as he escapes from a false imprisonment by the Spanish Inquisition. His journey to become a soldier of fortune in Italy is fraught with danger, including battles, infections, and moral dilemmas. Along the way, he encounters individuals who challenge his beliefs, including a homosexual comrade and a compassionate Jewish family, leading to a profound internal conflict, especially regarding his feelings for a Jewish woman, Elisheva. Ultimately, he must confront the truth behind his brother's betrayal and choose between family loyalty and survival.