- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (24 Aug 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 068483393X
- ISBN-13: 978-0684833934
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,687,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When Catherine da Costa, a wealthy Manhattan matron, learns she has only a short time to live, she realizes that the family tree will die unless she transfers its legacy to her granddaughters. But Suzanne and Francesca, beautiful young women caught up in trendy causes and ambitious careers, have no interest in the past. Catherine almost despairs until one night she is visited by the family matriarch, an indomitable Renaissance businesswoman named Hannah Mendes.
The ghost of Hannah Mendes encourages Catherine to use every trick in the book -- bribery, guilt and the threat of disinheritance -- to coerce her granddaughters to journey across Europe and acquaint themselves with their roots. While the sisters honor their grandmother's request out of loyalty, they believe their quest is futile -- until it starts to produce ancient manuscript pages from Hannah's fascinating memoir, and brings new love into their lives.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This book gives an interesting overview of the history of Jews in Spain before, during and after their expulsion from Spain in 1492. At the same time, the reader is engrossed in the adventure and mystery surrounding a family's search for its roots which date back to the 14th century.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The topic is the inquisition and tells you a lot of history trough the romance, so you will learn about a historic subject in a light , exciting and entartaining way. You will discover the inpirational life of Hannah Mendes, a heroine from the inquisition period. The message that is brougth to us is : to go back to our roots, our own background can be nice. It is the travel to search one's values in life. It is very spiritual! I personally loved it very much!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This is a remarkable book that skilfully intertwines two stories: a contemporary tale about two modern rootless privileged young Manhattan women, and the story of their ancestor -- a sixteenth century businesswoman, possibly the richest women in the world, in flight from the Inquisition. The story takes the reader from New York to London, Venice, Spain. It's full of romance, adventure, humor and suspense. I was so sorry when the book came to an end and I had to let go of the characters.
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Beautiful and Sincere Work
This is a splendid mystical book, which aptly describes the relationships between three generations of women in a sterio typical Jewish family of our time. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2005 by Mrs B M Savvides
Hot & Cold
I couldn't put down the book during the historical sections. However, the transition the modern day themes did not ring true at all. Read more
Published on 29 May 1999
Interweaves present fiction with true history.
Naomi Ragen's recent novel "The Ghost of Hannah Mendes" kept me interested from beginning to end. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 1999
A captivating story of history, love, intrigue and family
Few authors can capture history, human emotion and romance as well as international bestselling author Naomi Ragen. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 1999
Ragen's best book to date!
Finally, Naomi Ragen has written another book. Many of us have been waiting for any word of hers, and this book does not disappoint. Read more
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