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The Conversos: Vivid and Compelling Historical Fiction (The Seton Chronicles Book 2) Kindle Edition

by V E H Masters (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,043 ratings
WINNER of the Barbara Hammond Trophy

''I was utterly spellbound. The author has made momentous historical events feel personal and human.' Rachel Caldecott

'I highly recommend The Conversos to readers who love great historical fiction.’ Jean M Roberts, The Book’s Delight

‘Vivid and compelling. Bethia is a memorable character. Perfect for fans of the Shardlake series.’ M Lynes, author of Blood Libel'

Europe 1547. The rising tide of the Reformation threatens bloody revolution while the terror of the Inquisition grows, even for those who have converted.

Bethia, newly married tries to find her way in Antwerp, both the city and family she now belongs to a constant source of confusion – and sometimes fear. While her brother Will, enslaved on a French galley, doubts there will ever be an end to his torment.

Divided by both distance and faith, Bethia and Will each desperately seek a place of refuge from the looming maelstrom.
But there is no safe haven… unless Will denies his beliefs and Bethia surrenders those she loves. And yet the power of family can triumph, in unexpected ways.

'Weaves a wonderfully vivid tale of political and religious intrigue, transporting us between the rugged coasts of Scotland and the richest city in sixteenth-century Europe 'Richard Sheehan


'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
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    The Seton Chronicles
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    November 8, 2021
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Map of Antwerp with book The Conversos overlaid. Europe 1547 there is no place of safety
a fscinating insight into the plight of Jewish refugees in Antwerp. Loved it.
The Seton Chronicles - all 5 books in series

'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

'I do enjoy historical fiction which is true to factual evidence. The author brings impeccable research into her work which helps to give a real sense of historical accuracy whilst at the same time giving a lively fictional account of what it was like for each of these stalwart young people as they continue to survive in a very troubled, political and religious, world.' Jaffareadstoo

'The metamorphosis of religions is intriguing and well portrayed..' Rosepoint Publishing

'Beautifully written from the beginning, Masters brings to life Antwerp, one of the richest cities in the world at that time. The horrors meted out to Jews, Protestants and Catholics in the wrong place at the wrong time are explored, without overwhelming the narrative and the tension builds steadily throughout the book as secrets unfold.' S E Morgan, author of Celtic Saints and Sinners Series

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'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'


'Weaves a wonderfully vivid tale of political and religious intrigue, transporting us between the rugged coasts of Scotland and the richest city in sixteenth-century Europe 'Richard Sheehan


'With this latest novel, on a little known subject, the author continues to enthral - gripping, and informative.' Esther Mendelssohn

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09LDZLMV9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nydie Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 341 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838251543
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Seton Chronicles
  • Customer Reviews:
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Would you like three free historical short stories which tell more of the Seton Family? Visit my website vehmasters (just add .com) and pick up your copies of A Bonny Lass, The Sound of Silence and A Long Wait which build on The Seton Chronicles.

I grew up on a farm near St. Andrews in Scotland. St Andrews is famous as the home of golf but it was once a great religious centre and place of pilgrimage prior to the Reformation in 1560 – all largely disregarded when we were at school. The first time I was ever in its castle was aged twelve when our teacher took us on a rare visit – I was captivated.

The group who held the castle under siege for over 14 months, resisting the many attempts to re-take it, called themselves the Castilians and I remember thinking even then it was the perfect title for a book. I just didn't realise how long it would be before I wrote it!

I' ve now written five books chronicling the adventures of the family Seton as they flee across Europe escaping religious persecution desperately seeking a place of safety.

The Castilians

The Conversos

The Apostates

The Familists

The Pittenweemers

Find me on my website vehmasters com

or facebook - VEHMastersBooks

or Instagram - vehmastersbooks

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Customers find the book's storytelling vivid and engaging, with one review highlighting its unusual setting in Antwerp. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with customers enjoying both books in the series, and one noting its easy but descriptive writing style. Additionally, customers appreciate the character development.

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Customers find the book's storytelling engaging and entertaining, with vivid narrative descriptions. One customer particularly appreciates the unusual story set in Antwerp.

"...Although the narrative description is vivid and clear throughout, the tempo of the story picks up with the introduction of this brother and his..." Read more

"...Seton series and is better written than the first and with a lot of twists and turns...." Read more

"This is part of a series. Great for historical fiction lovers." Read more

"...and the history (unknown to me before picking up these books) is fascinating...." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a great read, enjoying both books in the series, with one customer noting its easy but descriptive writing style.

"Good enough to make you want to read the next. Enjoyable read. Nice character development. Has a lot of texture." Read more

"Good, good, very good. Really enjoyed this second book of the series. Will soon begin reading the third book! - Apostates." Read more

"Conversos is the second book in the Seton series and is better written than the first and with a lot of twists and turns...." Read more

"Great read! I love getting to know the characters more. I am so excited to keep reading to see what happens to this family." Read more

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"...Enjoyable read. Nice character development. Has a lot of texture." Read more

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"...The characters are believable, and the history (unknown to me before picking up these books) is fascinating...." Read more

"Grand characters and thrilling story. The place descriptions are unforgettable, and I will never forget the horrors of being a galley slave." Read more

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  • Moonstonecross
    5.0 out of 5 stars entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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    Good enough to make you want to read the next. Enjoyable read. Nice character development. Has a lot of texture.
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  • Alf Fry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging historical romance and political thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
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    Set in 1547, mainly in Antwerp, The Conversos is romance, adventure and even historical political thriller. First introduced of the main characters is a young Scots woman who has married into a family with Jewish origin and converted to Roman Catholic faith, living in Antwerp. The safety of these people depends precariously on the wealth they create for their rulers through trade and upon their religious affiliation. Of course, there is much suspicion towards Jewish traders living in Antwerp who have not long converted to Christianity. Indeed, there is enough happening through Protestant challenges to Roman Catholicism in the Netherlands, Scotland and England. And the new husband of our young Scots woman is also involved in the publishing and book trading industries – in circumstances in which books with any kind of reformist Christian treatise are banned, therefore being produced and sold in secret at good profit… Punishment for those who challenge religious orthodoxy, and who don’t know the ‘right people’ to moderate the judgement upon them when brought before the court, is brutal.
    The second main character is the young Scots woman’s brother, introduced some chapters after her and whilst he is a captive oarsman following the siege of the Scottish town he was living in. He is portrayed very well as earnest, considerate and pious by nature.
    Although the narrative description is vivid and clear throughout, the tempo of the story picks up with the introduction of this brother and his fellow oarsmen slaves out to sea. (I had been finding a bit slow and laboured the romance theme alongside the young Scots woman’s challenges settling in with her new husband’s family, who are wary of disclosing some information about themselves to her and the risk she is running by joining their family in Antwerp.)
    V E H Masters write both female and male characters convincingly. All the characters have distinct personality and voices and definitely ‘come to life’ for the reader. They have backgrounds, implied and explicit, introduced at good pace so the reader easily gets to know the full cast and their relationships with one another. John Knox stands as a well-known historical character and is painted credibly in the story. There’s a good splash of occasional saucy humour in the mix, balancing out the more bleak or tense passages.
    The settings are also delivered clearly, making this an engaging read for me (though I was beginning to detach a little before the introduction of the main female character’s brother, as explained above).
    The Conversos is a sequel to Castilians, which I haven’t read. It stands alone well as an engaging and sometimes gripping story. I‘m confident readers of Castilians will enjoy this sequel.
    Reviewer - Alf Fry, New Zealand.
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  • Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Conversos
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
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    Good, good, very good. Really enjoyed this second book of the series. Will soon begin reading the third book! - Apostates.
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  • Kathleen Ellis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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    Conversos is the second book in the Seton series and is better written than the first and with a lot of twists and turns.

    Bethia and her brother Will experience many trials and challenges in their young lives which makes for a great read. Masters has an easy but descriptive writing style that makes the story flow along effortlessly.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Many Cultures
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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    Behia of Scotland has followed her love to Antwep, where his family speaks several languages, having migrated there from Portugal, from which Jews, converted to Christianity or not, have been expelled. Now that the series has incorporated my people's history, I can't wait for the next installment.!
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  • Mikelikesbooks
    3.0 out of 5 stars I gifted this book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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    This is part of a series. Great for historical fiction lovers.
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  • Karla J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love reading this book 2 of the series!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
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    Great read! I love getting to know the characters more. I am so excited to keep reading to see what happens to this family.
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  • m fry
    4.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars to a 4 because there’s no ending, I need to buy another book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
    Fascinating history and great characters but the book ends in a cliff hanger. I want to know what happens. Frustrated that I have to buy another book.!
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  • Cathy T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2022
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    This is the second book in the series, the first being The Castilians. A great story line the excellent historical research has brought the characters to life. I can't wait for the continuing journey of the main characters, Will and Bethia. If only history in school had been so interesting!
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  • SK
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful journey to the past and beyond
    Reviewed in Germany on July 16, 2022
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    Conversos was my rare journey into historical fiction yet one I enjoyed a lot. The way the stories of Will, Bethia and Mainard's stories intertwine with the political and cultural changes of 16th Century Europe makes this an intriguing yet nerve-wracking journey as people's lives are threatened by their own beliefs and identities. I loved the fact that the characters have their own minds and plans that aren't necessarily in line with people's expectations and very much enjoyed the rich layers of the story and intricate details that make this novel a wonderful read. I can't wait to see what happens next.
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  • Fiona M. Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2025
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    Engaging characters and story based on historical facts. The main character bethia is likeable and believable. The interwoven history is fascinating and I have found myself searching out more information about the events at st Andrews.
    You are left at the end of each book looking for more. Highly recommended.
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  • R. J. Bagguley
    4.0 out of 5 stars The second of the chronicals is like a follow up film not as good as the first.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2023
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    The first book 'The castilians' transported us to 16th century Scotland with enough correct historic detail to carry the adventurers of the characters in the plot. Unfortunately the next in the chronicles seems an afterthought with more far fetched adventure than concise plot but was still readable.
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  • Dan Murray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome sequel to The Castilians.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2022
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    I do hope a third book is coming. The historic period is rich with material for the author to turn this into a series.
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