Hugo Gurgeny Prisoner Of The Lisbon Inquisition

Hugo Gurgeny: Prisoner Of The Lisbon Inquisition is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Brearley. The book is set in the 16th century and follows the story of Hugo Gurgeny, a young man who is accused of heresy by the Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal.Hugo is a French Huguenot who has fled to Lisbon to escape religious persecution in his homeland. However, he soon finds himself in trouble when he is accused of being a Protestant and arrested by the Inquisition. The novel explores the harsh realities of life in 16th century Portugal and the brutal methods used by the Inquisition to extract confessions from their prisoners.As Hugo languishes in prison, he reflects on his life and the events that led him to Lisbon. He also forms a bond with his fellow prisoners, including a Jewish man and a Muslim woman, who share their own stories of persecution and survival.Brearley's novel is a gripping tale of survival and resilience in the face of oppression. It sheds light on a dark period in European history and the struggles of those who dared to challenge the religious norms of their time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.