Why a Booktrail?
1400s: The Flower from Castile Trilogy opens in 1491 during the tumultuous unification of Spain under Catholicism.
Flower from Castile (Alhambra Decree #1)
What you need to know before your trail
The battle for the conquest of Granada, which was held by the Islamic Moors for 700 years, empties Spain’s coffers and decimates the ranks of her soldiers.
Beautiful young Isabella Obrigon lives a life of privilege in Seville until she is caught between these two powerful nations. She is forced to uncover a secret about her birth and becomes trapped between two faiths and two peoples. She must decide whether to follow her heart and join her endangered brethren seeking exile from the brutal and infamous Inquisition, or stay and live a lie.
When Isabella is held prisoner in the fabled Alhambra palace in Granada, an encounter with Miguel Costa seals her fate. Nearby, Christopher Columbus–who may have secrets of his own–waits impatiently for the war to be won. His dreams of exploration and fabulous wealth can only come true if he receives a summons from Queen Isabella.
Locations
Reset- Spain - Granada
- A: Alcazaba
- B: Alhambra
- C: Generalife Gardens
- D: Granada Cathedral
- E: Puente Arabe
Travel Guide
Visit Granada
The city of Granada has to be one of the most stunning in Spain and it’s history is unparalleled. the impressive Alhambra Palace has so much history and culture linked to it, so any visit there is fascinating. To see what it must have been like to live there is a unique insight into the charm and intrigue this palace holds even today. It sits on the hills above the city and surveys everything below. It’s grand, imposing and very impressive.
” Horses, mules and men arrived at King Boabdil’s palace. Miguel saw the red hub of the Alhambra for the first time. Turbaned soldiers manned the crenellated towers”
Visit the Alhambra
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Flower from Castile (Alhambra Decree #1)
Author/Guide: Lilian Gafni Destination: Granada Departure Time: 1400s
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