Description
La luz de la tierra is an epic saga medieval that weaves together intrigue, revenge, injustice, and passionate love. Set in 1218, the story follows Michel de Fleury, a merchant who has risen to become alcalde of Varennes Saint-Jacques, as he seeks to bring justice and honesty to a city long oppressed by powerful forces. His son Rémy's dream of founding a school where all can learn to read and write puts him directly at odds with the abad, who seeks to maintain his power. As Varennes on the brink of prosperity, a web of conspiracies is spun that threatens to plunge the city into poverty. The people must find the courage to stand up against their oppressors, and only when they do will the light of freedom shine through. A tale of one man's unwavering commitment to his ideals and another's impossible love in tumultuous times, La luz de la tierra is a vivid and engaging historical novel that combines drama, suspense, and realism.