Winner of the Rosetta Literary Contest 2012 from a
field of worldwide submissions, the soul-stirring short story, "The Converso: A
Tale From Renaissance Iberia", was adapted from a chapter in this stunning work
of historical fiction by Ginger Myrick. Written in the the tradition of classic
period romance from such authors as the Bronte sisters, Anya Seton, and Jean
Plaidy, and set against the backdrop of 16th century Portugal and Spain at the
dawn of the dynamic Age of Exploration, EL REY boasts an inspiring cast of
courageous characters that will touch your heart and capture your imagination.
At its core is the turbulent love story between Inez García and El
Rey.
Inez is the outspoken, independent daughter of a wealthy merchant who fled the Spanish Inquisition and a domineering mother of English noble stock with secrets of her own. At a dinner party in his honor, she falls in love with El Rey, a dashing, charismatic sea captain with a golden voice who has spent his life expanding the Portuguese empire. He is nephew of the King of Portugal with blood ties to the illustrious royal houses of Castile’s Queen Isabella and England’s King Henry VIII.
Inez and El Rey strike up an immediate friendship and discover that they have much in common. Inez has spent her childhood in the shadow of her beautiful elder sister, Serafina, so when El Rey befriends her based on her own merits, she vows that she will never love another. Captivated by her spirited charm and mesmerized by her bewitching silver and gold eyes, El Rey promises to one day return and ask for Inez’s hand in marriage. Though misfortune, class prejudice, and El Rey’s foolish pride conspire to keep them apart, life’s disappointments only make Inez more determined to seek out the elusive happiness in which she has never stopped believing.
But it is much, much more than just a love story.
EL REY is a sweeping family saga worthy of Colleen McCullough or James Michener. Interwoven in the main body of the work are four meticulously researched narratives representative of the time. Spanning three continents and two centuries in the history of the warring kingdoms of medieval Portugal and Castile, the vignettes chronicle the heroic struggles of three families to overcome racial discrimination, murder, plague, war, and the Spanish Inquisition. Filled with food and travel, and tempered with humor, tenderness, and tragedy, this intriguing story tells the timeless tale of the triumph of true love and the resilience of the human spirit.
EL REY has something in it for everyone. You will laugh, and you will cry. No one who reads this book will remain unaffected.
Inez is the outspoken, independent daughter of a wealthy merchant who fled the Spanish Inquisition and a domineering mother of English noble stock with secrets of her own. At a dinner party in his honor, she falls in love with El Rey, a dashing, charismatic sea captain with a golden voice who has spent his life expanding the Portuguese empire. He is nephew of the King of Portugal with blood ties to the illustrious royal houses of Castile’s Queen Isabella and England’s King Henry VIII.
Inez and El Rey strike up an immediate friendship and discover that they have much in common. Inez has spent her childhood in the shadow of her beautiful elder sister, Serafina, so when El Rey befriends her based on her own merits, she vows that she will never love another. Captivated by her spirited charm and mesmerized by her bewitching silver and gold eyes, El Rey promises to one day return and ask for Inez’s hand in marriage. Though misfortune, class prejudice, and El Rey’s foolish pride conspire to keep them apart, life’s disappointments only make Inez more determined to seek out the elusive happiness in which she has never stopped believing.
But it is much, much more than just a love story.
EL REY is a sweeping family saga worthy of Colleen McCullough or James Michener. Interwoven in the main body of the work are four meticulously researched narratives representative of the time. Spanning three continents and two centuries in the history of the warring kingdoms of medieval Portugal and Castile, the vignettes chronicle the heroic struggles of three families to overcome racial discrimination, murder, plague, war, and the Spanish Inquisition. Filled with food and travel, and tempered with humor, tenderness, and tragedy, this intriguing story tells the timeless tale of the triumph of true love and the resilience of the human spirit.
EL REY has something in it for everyone. You will laugh, and you will cry. No one who reads this book will remain unaffected.
Ginger Myrick was born and raised in Southern California. She is a
self-described wife, mother, animal lover, and avid reader and knitter. Along
with the promotion for EL REY, she is currently crafting her second novel, which
takes place during the U.S. Civil War. She is a Christian who writes
meticulously researched historical fiction with a ‘clean’ love story at the
core. She hopes to persevere with her newfound talent and show the reading
community that a romance need not include graphic details to convey deep love
and passion. Although having researched, written, and self-published her first
novel, EL REY: A NOVEL OF RENAISSANCE IBERIA, in just under two years, she still
does not consider herself a writer.
LINKS:
AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/El-Rey-Renaissance-Iberia-ebook/dp/B006C9ZW2E/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_1
AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/El-Rey-Renaissance-Iberia-ebook/dp/B006C9ZW2E/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_1
GOODREADS AUTHOR PROFILE: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5352678.Ginger_Myrick
AUTHORSDEN PROFILE: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=160551
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