The Vale Of Cedars Or The Martyr

The Vale of Cedars or The Martyr: A Story of Spain in the Fifteenth Century is a historical novel written by Grace Aguilar in 1877. The story is set in Spain during the 15th century and revolves around the lives of two Jewish families, the Alvaros and the Mendozas. The novel explores the themes of religious persecution, love, and sacrifice.The Alvaros and the Mendozas are both wealthy and influential Jewish families, but they are forced to flee their homes due to the persecution of Jews by the Spanish Inquisition. They settle in a remote valley called the Vale of Cedars, where they build a thriving community.The main character of the novel is Eva, a beautiful and intelligent young woman from the Alvaro family. She falls in love with Don Carlos, a Christian nobleman who is sympathetic to the plight of the Jews. Their love is forbidden by both their families and their respective religions, but they are determined to be together.As the story unfolds, the Alvaros and the Mendozas face increasing persecution from the Inquisition, and their lives are threatened. Eva and Don Carlos must make difficult choices and sacrifices to protect their families and their love.The Vale of Cedars or The Martyr is a poignant and moving novel that explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and religious persecution. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance and understanding in a world torn apart by religious and cultural differences.With Illustrations By Dalziel Brothers And H. Anelay.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.