Cape Code Author Shatters Myths/Micsonceptions About Columbus

Schoolchildren are frequently taught, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” And while it’s a fun and memorable rhyme, it’s also but a fraction of the fascinating story that forever changed the face of the world as we know it today.

By Cape Cod resident Newton Frohlich, the critically-acclaimed novel, 1492: A Novel of Christopher Columbus, the Spanish Inquisition, and a World at the Turning Point, – the second edition of which is set for release on Columbus Day 2016 [October 10] – encourages readers to immerse themselves in a tale far more complex, far-reaching, and extraordinary than the popular narrative of a courageous Italian sailor who knelt before the queen of Spain and made a daring journey to the West.

A compelling, fact-based re-creation of Christopher Columbus’ famous voyage, 1492:

• Includes rare translations of letters and documents written by Columbus
• Provides important context in our understanding of the tensions that still exist today between Christians, Muslims and Jews
• Reminds us that Columbus did not reveal the earth was round, but rather proved it possible to sail west to discover new land and trade routes before catching the eastern winds to head back to Europe
• Squashes the myth that Queen Isabella sold her jewels to finance Columbus’s voyage, and highlights the story and historical significance of the Jewish investor Luis de Santangel
• Reveals little-known personal details about Columbus, including his relationships with his Christian wife, Jewish lover, and children

About the Author:

Newton Frohlich is the award-winning author of The Shakespeare Mask: A Novel, as well as 1492: A Novel of Christopher Columbus, the Spanish Inquisition & a World at the Turning Point and Making the Best of It: A Common-Sense Guide to Negotiating a Divorce. A former lawyer in Washington, D.C., he devoted eight years to the research and writing of 1492. He has lived in Washington, D.C., the south of France, and Israel and now makes his home on Cape Cod with his wife, Martha, a musicologist.

Connect with Newton Frohlich on Goodreads and at http://newtonfrohlich.com/.