Book 3 of the Seton Chronicles
From the prisons of the Inquisition to the waterways of Venice, The Apostates is an immersive story of faith, family and survival during one of the most turbulent periods in European history.
Europe, 1550. Accused of secretly practising Judaism, Bethia flees Antwerp with her infant son under the protection of her brother Will, before the jaws of the inquisition clamp down.
She believes they’ve evaded capture but her husband, Mainard, unbeknownst to her, is caught, imprisoned and alone.
Reaching Geneva, Bethia hopes for respite from a dangerous journey, to discover that Protestant rule can be as unforgiving as Catholic authority..
While Will finds common cause with fellow reformers, Bethia struggles to feel safe and belong. And why has Mainard not come?
Perhaps he’s already reached Venice where Jews can live openly, the Virgin gazes benignly from every corner and difference is tolerated, for the wealthy at least.
Yet much is hidden beneath the smooth waters of this perilous city. As the family reunites in a city of wealth, intrigue and hidden dangers, they must navigate a world where faith, loyalty and survival are never simple choices.
A gripping historical novel of faith, exile and survival, perfect for readers of Ken Follett and C. J. Sansom.
‘One of those books where you forget you’re reading and feel you’re there.’ Lexie Conyngham
‘A series which never fails to get better and always leaves me wanting more.’ Esther Mendelssohn
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