The Priest's Tale

I’m thoroughly enjoying watching Skiouris develop!

I admit I did NOT pick up on “Pinta” at the end…I feel foolish.

One comment I DO have is, why did the author use the word Jesuit to describe Spanish Catholic attitudes. That is anachronistic, as Ignatius of Loyola was BORN in 1492 when this tale ends.

It’s a little thing, perhaps, but also a compliment of sorts, because I appreciate the author’s attention to certain historical details, especially about religion.

As a Catholic, I understand well how fierce Isabella (and Ferdinand acting officially) were with non-Catholics, and value how the author recognizes the many layers of society within religions in terms of belief and practice, but I see the Jesuit order as a bright spot in that era and wanted to defend them.

Great book…I am about to buy the next one!

I was super bummed when I read the Authors note at the end of the book. Turney has been my go to Author for over a year as he is one of the few author’s for real soldiers like me. But now we are heading down the politically correct path with “female” leads and religions of peace, etc. Next the characters will need to be more “diverse” and we will introduce minority Romans into position of power because we are oh so frightened of being labeled something.

It’s a bummer and this is the communist dream. Everybody is special, so no one is. I am not going to bail on Turney yet, but let’s pray he doesn’t capitulation to our deranged pop culture. Star Wars is dead, but Rome is in the history books and the PC police can’t change fact.