Prior to the fifteenth century, Granada, Spain, was a Muslim community. 
When the Castilians conquered the area, they brought with them the Inquisition. Muslim culture and literature were banned, and inhabitants were forced to convert.
This epic follows the fortunes of the Muslim family of Abu Jaafar, a well-respected leader and book printer. His two apprentices and the children of his deceased biological son make up the heart of the novel. Granada’s history is likely to be unfamiliar to American audiences. . . . However, once readers acclimate to the gentle rhythms of the story, they may well find it to be a page-turner. The language is rich and evocative, and the characters are engaging.”
