City of Silver by Anna Maria AlfieriReviewed by Cathy S., Librarian
The medieval city of Potosi, high in the Peruvian mountains, is the setting for an intricate historical mystery. Author Alfieri immerses us in the culture, drama and dangers that beset the Spanish realm during the 17th century, with the Inquisition spreading even to the far barren reaches of this immensely wealthy city.
At the center is the sudden death of Inez de la Morada, the beautiful young daughter of Potosi’s mayor. At the time, Inez is under the care of Mother Abbess Maria Santa Hilda at the convent of Santa Isabella de los Santos Milagros. While the abbess conducts her own investigation into Inez’s untimely death, the Mayor and the local Commissioner of the Inquisition are determined to find their own answers. But another death tips the balance against the abbess.
With time running out, power, silver, and hidden secrets collide with the truths of what really happened. City of Silver is a fast-moving, intriguing story set against the rich backdrop of the New World.
The medieval city of Potosi, high in the Peruvian mountains, is the setting for an intricate historical mystery. Author Alfieri immerses us in the culture, drama and dangers that beset the Spanish realm during the 17th century, with the Inquisition spreading even to the far barren reaches of this immensely wealthy city.
At the center is the sudden death of Inez de la Morada, the beautiful young daughter of Potosi’s mayor. At the time, Inez is under the care of Mother Abbess Maria Santa Hilda at the convent of Santa Isabella de los Santos Milagros. While the abbess conducts her own investigation into Inez’s untimely death, the Mayor and the local Commissioner of the Inquisition are determined to find their own answers. But another death tips the balance against the abbess.
With time running out, power, silver, and hidden secrets collide with the truths of what really happened. City of Silver is a fast-moving, intriguing story set against the rich backdrop of the New World.
City of Silver is available through the Chester County Library System. To learn more about author Anna Maria Alfieri, visit her website.
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