Book 2009
New World of Martin Cortes
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- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Conspiracies
- Soldiers
- Spain, court and courtiers
- Spain, biography
While researching Malinche's Conquest, Anna Lanyon discovered Malinche had a son, Martin Cortes, remembered by Mexicans as the first mestizo, and was compelled to investigate his story as it is as great an adventure as his mother's. It is a story of journeys between worlds: those of Indian mother and Spanish father, of the Americas and Europe, of feudal past and colonial future. It is also a story of poignant loss and resilient courage, crossed loyalties, intrigue and questioned identity.