Doing her best to stay clear of the nastier sides of courtly life, Josefina begins to study poetry and to learn more about the power of the written word. What she doesn’t, know, however, is that these very activities are the ones that can draw the attention of the Inquisition, a threat looming all too closely the court’s front door.
Moreover, when a long-lost acquaintance joins court, Josefina finds herself wanting to perform those very same activities she once avoided. Suddenly, she finds herself facing the question of whether she can remain pious and honest, or if she, too, will succumb to her baser desires.
JOSEFINA’S SIN is a rare gem that provides readers with a glimpse into the often-ignored world of the Mexican court. Long weaves a masterful tale that depicts the struggles between honesty and deceit, love and hatred, and knowledge and ignorance, and shows how, at times, either or both can prevail. Long’s plot demonstrates how the threat of the Inquisition was all too real for individuals at this time, and how sometimes nothing could be done to stop its arrival. A great read, particularly for lovers of historical fiction looking to take a step outside European tales for a little while.
