Traces the author's research into her family story after discovering that her ancestors were forced to renounce their Jewish faith in Inquisition-era Spain, describing her visit to the centuries-old Andalusian down of Arcos de la Frontera, where modern locals remain haunted by memories of past tragedies.
Contents
Ancient voices -- Living on the brink -- First impressions -- La crisis -- The quest -- The enchantment of fear -- A faithful Andalusian -- An unfaithful Catholic -- Sharp notes -- Clues in the blood -- Forbidden tastes -- Pruning the tree -- There is a season -- El call -- Saving voice -- Return to the Ottoman Empire -- A time to speak -- Decoding defiance -- Below the roses -- Synagogue de Notre Dame -- Between the voices -- River's end -- Cry of the stones -- Final card.