Book 2 of The Seton Chronicles
From the harbours of Scotland to the bustling streets of Antwerp, award winning The Conversos is a vivid and compelling story of courage, resilience and the enduring bonds of family.
Winner of the Barbara Hammond Trophy and with over 600 five star Amazon ratings
Europe, 1547. The Reformation is tearing nations—and families—apart.
Bethia Seton has escaped the turmoil of Scotland for Antwerp, where marriage into a wealthy merchant family promises a new beginning.
But the de Langes are Conversos—descendants of Jews forced to convert to Christianity—and beneath the prosperity of Europe’s greatest trading city lie dangerous secrets. As persecution spreads, even those who call themselves Christian are no longer safe.
Her brother Will has paid a harsher price for his beliefs. Captured after the siege of St Andrews Castle is broken, he is chained to a French galley, enduring hunger, brutality and back-breaking labour while struggling to hold fast to the faith that brought him there.
Separated by distance and divided by religion, brother and sister must each decide what they are prepared to risk for belief, family and freedom.
For in sixteenth-century Europe, there may be nowhere left to hide.
‘This is good. The history is rich and thick without being lecturing, the setting completely convincing, the characters strong, real, complex people. There’s delightful detail throughout.’ Lexie Conyngham , author of Murray of Letho Series
‘An engaging sequel to The Castilians and a fascinating insight into the plight of Jewish converts in 16th century Antwerp.’ Award winning author Margaret Skea
‘Vivid and compelling. Bethia is a memorable character. Perfect for fans of the Shardlake series.’M Lynes, author of Blood Libel’
‘With this latest novel, on a little known subject, the author continues to enthral – gripping, entertaining and informative.’ Esther Mendelssohn
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Book Group Discussion Questions for The Conversos are available as a pdf to download. Don’t look at them now if you haven’t yet read the book – spoiler alert!