The second half of the novel follows his return to southern France, where he is caught in the crossfire of the against the Cathars and the rising power of the Inquisition. Key Themes
The stark contrast between the rigid religious dogma he was taught and the visceral human emotions of love, resentment, and guilt he begins to feel. Paloma Sanchez Garnica LA BRISA DE ORIENTE epub
Through characters like the monk Roger, Umberto discovers the influence of the "copista" (scribe) and how those who control the written word can alter history itself. The second half of the novel follows his
The "unreason of war" and excessive violence committed in the name of faith. Paloma Sanchez Garnica LA BRISA DE ORIENTE epub