Cathedral of the Sea Falcones, Ildefonso Summary A masterful eipc of love, war, treason, plague, famine, witchcraft, anti-Semitism and the Inquisition. A masterful eipc of love, war, treason, plague, famine, witchcraft, anti-Semitism and the Inquisition. 14th-century Spain, the medieval city of Barcelona is enjoying a golden age of prosperity. Its humblest inhabitants are building, stone by stone, a magnificent church to overlook their harbour. This is the Cathedral of the Sea: a church to be built for the people by the people. In its shadow, Arnau, a young serf on the run from his feudal lord, struggles to earn his freedom. After famine, plague and thwarted love, Arnau's fortunes begin to turn when King Pedro makes him a baron as a reward for his courage in battle. But he is also forced to marry Eleonor, a ward of the King whom he does not love. His newfound status excites jealousy from his friends who plot his downfall with devastating consequences. Arnau's journey from slave to nobleman is the story of a struggle between good and evil that will turn Church against State and brother against brother ... Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Teaching & Learning Biographies, Literary Fiction Books, Historical Fiction Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 752 pages · Paperback By Falcones, Ildefonso Details ISBN: 9780552775564 Author: Falcones, Ildefonso Format: Paperback Pages: 752 Language: English Publication date: 12 March 2009 Condition: Used – Good About the authors Falcones, Ildefonso and Ildefonso Falcones More about this book Reviews Its humblest inhabitants are building, stone by stone, a magnificent church to overlook their harbour. This is the Cathedral of the Sea: a church to be built for the people by the people.
