R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 3/12/2018 + 1438 more book reviews

This is a story about the Mendes women, living and gone. If you like romances this one has several beginning with Hannah herself, known as Gracia because of those who wish to obliterate the Jewish people - primarily the church of Rome. She is, as you might guess, Spanish, but the persecution of the Jewish population led to their move to Portugal and other areas. No matter where they settled it seemed that the church followed them hoping to obtain not only their deaths but their riches as well.

Suzannah and Francesca Abrhamson life in New York and have little knowledge of their heritage and ancestors. When their grandmother learns she is dying she convinces the two that they need to track down the pages wirtten by their ancestor, Gracia (Hannah) Mendes whose life was deciated to helping others particularly those of Jewish background. The grandmother has another motive: She wants to see her grandchildren married so the family tree continues. This, then is their story and that of Gracia (Hannah) herself. It's a beautiful tale fill of faith, love and family. Furthermore, it's a tale about the Jewish people, their persecution and efforts to survive. I enjoyed this read very much.

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