WAUSAU, Wis., Oct. 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- In a work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the Spanish conquerors in Christopher Columbus's era, author David Koranda's Estevan (now available through 1stBooks) tells of a family wrapped up in the conquistador history of the world.
Hernando, a young teen, is determined to find his father, Roderigo. The boy believes his father is being held in slavery, and, when he meets up with an old, strict Catholic admiral named Columbus, he finds an opportunity to search for his father in the New World. Columbus plans to find the Holy Sepulchre and spread the word of God on this great voyage. With two very different goals in mind, Hernando and Columbus team up and take to the seas in search of their dreams.
Hernando's family history is wrought with secrets. His father was actually framed and driven out of the land by his jealous brother, Garcia. Now, fearing that Hernando's searching might bring Roderigo home, Garcia hires a man named Miguel to ensure that his betrayal is not exposed.
A riveting family drama, Estevan captures the essence of the true journeys of Columbus, Cortez, Balboa, Pizarro and De Soto. Koranda also examines the enslavement of the natives in the New World and the reasons Columbus and others chose to treat them in such a manner. The admiral believed that by enslaving the "heathens," he could force them to adopt the Catholic faith, thereby pleasing God. In turn, he believed God would reward him and his men with precious jewels, gold and silver.
Estevan is a captivating novel that offers a suspenseful story of family betrayal and religious zeal. It takes a unique look into the history that prompted settlement in the Western Hemisphere.
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