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Zahara and the Lost Books of Light | Joyce Yarrow

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Seattle journalist Alienor Crespo travels to Spain to claim the promise of citizenship offered to the descendants of Jews expelled from Spain in 1492. As she relives history through her vijitas (visits) with her ancestors, Alienor also confronts modern-day extremism and commits herself to protecting an endangered "Library of Light" - a hidden treasure trove of medieval Hebrew and Arabic books, saved from the fires of the Inquisition.

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Zahara and the Lost Books of Light | Joyce Yarrow

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It's a compelling mix of mystery, politics, history, and romance. I appreciated its relevance to current political and cultural issues, especially its commentary on extremism and the importance of intercultural respect and cooperation.

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