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Calligraphy of the Witch
Calligraphy of the Witch
Author: Alicia Gaspar de Alba
Mexico, 1683. When Concepcion Benavidez flees her indenture from the convent of San Jeronimo in Mexico City and sets out to join a band of refugee slaves along with her friend Alendula, the two are captured by buccaneers in Vera Cruz led by the famed Laurens-Cornille de Graaf, who is running a slave and provisions ship headed for New England. Al...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312366414
ISBN-10: 0312366418
Publication Date: 10/16/2007
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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A wonderful book telling the story of a latina woman in 17th century Massachussets, at the time of the Salem Witch Trials. The historical detail is very well written, and the protagonist is a heroine taking on the religious establishment.

For bi-lingual spanish speakers, the details in Spanish are a dear touch. For non-spanish speakers, the author makes it very comprehensible.

All in all, a wonderful read. 5 stars.
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