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Theresa Breslin (Author)
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Publication Date: 31 Mar 2011

Zarita, only daughter of the town magistrate, lives a life of wealth and privilege. Indulged by her parents, she is free to spend her days as she pleases, enjoying herself in the company of an eligible young nobleman, horse riding, or leisurely studying the arts.

Saulo, son of a family reduced by circumstances to begging, witnesses his father wrongfully arrested and dealt with in the most horrifying way. Hauled off to be a slave at sea and pursued by pirates he encounters the ambitious mariner explorer, Christopher Columbus. Throughout his hardships Saulo is determined to survive - for he has sworn vengeance on the magistrate and his family.

As Zarita's life also undergoes harsh changes the formidable and frightening Inquisition arrives in the area, bringing menacing shadows of suspicion with acts of cruel brutality - and ultimately, amid the intrigues of the court of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand in the splendid Moorish city of Grenada, betrayal and revenge . . .

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Childrens (31 Mar 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 055256074X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552560740
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 87,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Breslin's ability to weave a well-researched, page-turning plot around sympathetic, believable characters has been displayed before in The Medici Seal and The Nostradamus Prophecy . . . It's unputdownable (Amanda Craig The Times 20100703)

From the past to the future via a highly unstable present . . . Prisoner of the Inquisition has Christopher Columbus in a walk-on part, but the main story is of the families caught up in the Spanish Inquisition (Jasmine Fassell Scotland on Sunday )

It's a fantastic, mesmerising and enjoyable book . . . This is a brilliant tale of revenge, betrayal and courage. From the start I was gripped (Shannon Waters Sugarscape 20110530)

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A gripping, dramatic adventure set during the Spanish Inquisition - a time of fire and fury when people turned traitor to save themselves.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good historical fiction for teens and up! 30 May 2011
By Michelle Moore TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Prisoner of the Inquisition appears to be aimed at the teen market, although there is plenty for older readers to enjoy too. It tells the story of Zarita, the daughter of the town magistrate, and Saulo, the son of a beggar. After being thrown together at the beginning of the story, they follow their own paths before meeting again.

Saulo is taken to be a slave at sea, and during this time we see his character shaped by the events which happen to him, and the people he meets - including Christopher Columbus. Meanwhile, Zarita experiences the Inquisition in her town, something which the author describes vividly.

At the base of this tale is a love story, but it's surrounded by the historical events and issues. The length and pacing of the book are both good, and should appeal to teens with limited time. Other historical novels I've read and seen seem to be fairly long, where this is a more average length. It's also very gripping, and difficult to put down. It should provide a good introduction to historical fiction, whilst also sparking an interest in further research about the facts and time-period described.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling historical adventure 6 May 2011
By R. Dipple
Format:Paperback
I am not surprised that this book has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Award this year. It is an engrossing historical yarn set in late fifteenth-century Spain, the era of Christopher Columbus and New World exploration but also of the Spanish Inquisition. The story has two strands which intertwine at the beginning and end of the novel. The author has done her research very well, but doesn't allow this to get in the way of a thrillingly emotional plot.
Highly recommended!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality writing for teenagers and adults 19 Dec 2011
By Charlie
Format:Paperback
I'm a male teacher in my fifties. I read this book because my school librarian asked the teachers to read and review some teenage fiction, to encourage the pupils to do the same. So I approached the book a little grudgingly - as a task to complete before I could get on with my own reading in the Christmas holidays. Yet I was quickly gripped by the plot and the characters. It helped that it was set in Andalucia, an area for which I have a growing fascination. The book's main asset is the efficiency with which the author tells her story. No words are wasted as she tells the stories of Saulo and Zelita, using an alternating first-person narrative. They are both flawed characters who develop from childhood to adulthood in the space of just over 300 pages. The supporting characters - pirates,nuns and priests- are well drawn and real historical figures, such as Christopher Columbus and Tomas de Torquemada, play convincing roles in the fiction.
I recaptured some of the simple joy I experienced reading stories as a teenager. Is it useful to classify this as "teenage fiction".If it encourages teenagers to read it, yes. If it deters older readers, no. It certainly escapes classification as "girl" or "boy" fiction. I shall recommend it to my 15 year old son and - as required, but with conviction - to the girls at school.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Prisoner of the Inquisition 9 May 2011
By Thomas
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I enjoyed Prisnor of the Inquisition. It was fast moving and clever. I became very absorbed in the plot which seemed to have some historic value thrown in for good measure. Very enjoyable.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars EPIC READ! 19 May 2011
By smile :)
Format:Hardcover
I took this book out from the Library - stayed up VERY late reading it because it was so amazing. I have now bought it and its become my favourite book!
I love how there are two main charecters and they both give their points of veiw of what is happening in their lives going to and fro in chapters. It keeps the story really interesting. It was amazing how there was a link from the beginning and when finding each other and falling in love was gorgeously beautiful <3, but at the same time this book wasn't a soppy fairytale and had many twists making it a fabulous novel!
RECCOMEND TO EVERYBODY! (mostly teens like me) Enjoy - you'll love it! :) xx
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and engaging 21 Jun 2012
By bethanchloe
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This novel took some time for me to get into but once I did, it was worth every minute. The characters felt real and believable. They were so beautifully written that even characters who initially seemed detestable (Zarita) turned out differently.

It's not the kind of book or period I'd usually choose to read about so it was really interesting to be transported to a land and a time I knew nothing about. Its story switches between the narrative perspectives of Zarita and Saulo which I really enjoyed as it was possible to see how the one event in their past shapes all their actions in the future.

I much preferred Zarita's side of the story to Saulo's, mainly because I'm not really interested in swash-buckling sea-faring stuff whereas Zarita's narrative was much more interesting, probably because it took more time for her character to bloom and develop. The characters were written really well and were easy to engage with, which made it even more enjoyable to read.

From a historical point of view some of the events covered are horrifying, with the burning of those convicted of heresy and the reliance on tittle-tattle and rumour to convict these people. The ending of the novel is extremely climactic and as the pace increases I didn't even guess what was going to happen until it happened, which is clearly the mark of a good storyteller.

Having never read anything else from the period I found this novel really enlightening and enjoyable and I'd definitely give other works by this author a go, especially if they were similar in style.
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