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The Last Look

A Tale of the Spanish Inquisition

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Within a mansion in Seville, a conversation about faith places a mother and daughter under suspicion. Doña Mercia receives Bishop Don Gonzales Munebrega, who still resents her rejection of his earlier marriage proposal. When he questions Leonor de Cisneros about prayer and the beliefs taught by her father, her candid answers bring a warning that the Inquisition will watch the household. Domestic tensions and religious authority meet in William Henry Giles Kingston's historical novel for young readers.

A later scene follows Antonio Herezuelo as he answers inquisitors who challenge his trust in the Bible. His replies turn the hearing into an argument over Scripture, church traditions and the freedom to hold a belief. Much of the story's force comes through dialogue, as private convictions face public demands for obedience. The narrative offers readers a morally direct tale of courage and persecution, with the Spanish setting giving its disputes an immediate human context.

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William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. He also worked as a linguist and translator. His books include "Peter the Whaler" and "The Rival Crusoes".

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Author: William Henry Giles Kingston
Reading time: About 110 minutes
Pages: 64
Language: English
Genre: Childrens Classics
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online