Philippe Laby

Expulsion Philippe Laby

This book is about the 300,000 Jews who chose to leave everything behind and go into exile to stay true to themselves. The story centres on Shimon Laby, a young Jewish doctor caught up in the sudden maelstrom, and his actions as he prepares to leave. This period is fraught with mythological intensity. Shimon Laby, a young Jewish doctor, is forced to swap his gold for a "bill of exchange". He also has to negotiate with his family, the powerful Conversos (former Jews who converted to Christianity), and recover King David's Psalms. Now, as things start heating up, people show their true colors. Greed, jealousy, hatred, envy and cowardice take over in the midst of chaos. But the good also reveals itself and, with the help of Massoud's friendship, Yehudah's solidarity, Shulamith's love, and the magical power of the Psalms, Shimon manages to overcome the obstacles standing in his way. He leaves Spain. Based on real characters and historical facts.