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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.