The Valencia Chalice
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The Valencia Chalice (300 pages)
A Sacred Relic. A War-Torn Nation. A Young Woman's Courage Tested.
Valencia, Spain, 1936. As the Spanish Civil War rages, the city teeters on the edge of chaos. Emilia Amado, a quiet yet determined archivist at the Valencia Cathedral, discovers her life is intertwined with an ancient and perilous secret. She is the last in a long line of Custodes Calicis, sworn protectors of the Holy Chalice—believed to be the cup used at the Last Supper. When Republican forces storm the cathedral and threaten its treasures, Emilia is thrust into a dangerous mission: to protect the chalice at all costs.
Pursued by ruthless enemies on all sides—Republican soldiers, Nationalist spies, and a shadowy Nazi organization obsessed with occult artifacts—Emilia must summon every ounce of her courage and wit to keep the chalice safe. Among her pursuers is Nicolas Guzman, a brilliant yet conflicted scholar working for the Nazis who begins to question his loyalty as he grows closer to Emilia.
As Emilia navigates betrayal, danger, and impossible choices, she faces not only the horrors of war but also questions about faith, legacy, and the true cost of sacrifice. Will she protect the chalice and honor her family's sacred duty? Or will it fall into the hands of those who would use it for unspeakable evil?
The Valencia Chalice is a gripping historical novel that blends adventure, suspense, and faith against the vivid backdrop of one of history's most turbulent periods. Perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code and All the Light We Cannot See, this story will transport you to a world where courage shines brightest in the darkest of times.
Discover a tale of devotion, danger, and destiny—where history and legend collide.
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About John Turnure
John Turnure is an American author and translator who grew up in Latin America and Europe. After college and graduate school in the United States, he embarked upon an international career that took him and his family to Central America and Southeast Asia for many years.
When he's not writing and translating novels, John writes and translates articles for the English-language editions of several Spanish-language news outlets.
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