The Virgin Of The Sun

The Virgin of the Sun: A Tale of the Conquest of Peru is a historical fiction novel written by George Griffith. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the conquest of Peru by the Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro. The novel revolves around the character of Juan Ortiz, a young Spanish adventurer who joins the expedition to Peru in search of gold and glory. As he travels through the Andes, Juan falls in love with a beautiful Inca princess, the Virgin of the Sun, who is worshipped as a goddess by her people. However, their love is forbidden by the cultural and religious differences between them. The novel also explores the clash of civilizations between the Spanish and the Inca empire, as well as the devastating consequences of colonization and imperialism. The story is filled with action, adventure, romance, and political intrigue, making it a thrilling and engaging read. Overall, The Virgin of the Sun is a captivating and well-researched historical fiction novel that offers a vivid portrayal of the conquest of Peru and the complex relationships between the Spanish and the indigenous people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.