The Godforsaken

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Summary: gripping
Review: Apart from Ms. Yarbro's St. Germain series, I think this is one of her best works. Again we see a 'monster' transformed into something other than a blood thirsty demon. Instead of the monster, we read of a man tormented by a curse and can actually identify with him and feel for his torment. The book also depicts the awful onset of the Spanish Inquisition that is very believable.

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Summary: The Curse and the Inquisition
Review: Ms Yarbro again displays her deft touch in creating a tapestry woven of rich characterizations and exquisite historical detail with just a touch of the supernatural.The story centers around a young Spanish nobleman at the height of the inquisiton. Bound by the strictures of his station and tortured by a dying woman's curse, he must try to find a way to happiness.