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Although historical fiction, it closely follows true events in Catalonia during the 1300s under King Pedro's reign. There is tons of history incorporated into the novel. At the same time it has an engaging and fast moving plot. You will learn about Barcelona, the building of the cathedral Sant Maria de la Mar.

Francesca gives birth to her son without alerting Bernat. She retires to her bed after leaving the newborn in a cradle by the fireplace. Bernat discovers the child when he returns from working in the fields and sees that the child is his own after seeing that they have the same birthmark.

The acting, the scenery, the recreation of the 14th century time period are flawless. Just be aware that the 14th century was not a great time to be alive and if you were a peasant, even worse. There are a lot of unpleasant scenes, but that was in keeping with the time period and the laws of that time.