Expulsion
a Memoir by Madeleine King

It's such a pleasure to read about history in a way that is informative and enjoyable at the same time. And when you have such a masterful storyteller, it's easy to lose yourself in the story and hate for it to end. Once again, Ostroff transports the reader to a fascinating time and place, bringing......more

The Spanish Inquisition is in full force, with life becoming more difficult for those not of the Catholic faith. Basseva, her sister, father, and the rest of her loved ones are a proud Jewish family, trying their best to live their life and hold on to their faith. Everything is going well until the......more

EXPULSION: A Novel of the Spanish Inquisition by Sherry V Ostroff I received an ARC (advanced reader copy) in exchange for an honest review of Sherry Otroff's latest novel, Expulsion. I knew nothing about the Spanish Inquisition before reading Explusion. The author has written in such a descriptive st......more

Excellent novel! The author has masterfully embedded historical events and characters in a story showing the repercussions of the Spanish Inquisition atrocities on psychological and religious levels affecting two Jewish families. Expulsion (leave Spain and your wealth), or conversion to Catholicism......more

I don't remember much about the Spanish Inquisition from school, but knowing how much research the author does to write her books, I am truly amazed how the Jewish people were treated. The expulsion of the Jews is an atrocity. This story revolves around the character, Besseva Seneor. Her life was go......more