A Mystery of Conscience and Empire
The Mariquina Manuscript
You have witnessed the beginning of the exile. Now, join us for the investigation.
Exiled from Spain for his youthful idealism, Sadurní Enrich arrives in Manila seeking redemption through honest journalism. But in the Spanish colony, words are policed as fiercely as borders. Censorship is absolute, and whispers of rebellion linger after the execution of the priests known as Gomburza. Join our Historical Fiction ARC now!
When Sadurní uncovers a legal dispute involving an obscure Jesuit manuscript and a forgotten hacienda in the valley of Mariquina, he believes he has found a harmless historical story. Instead, he steps into a conspiracy centuries in the making—a secret that could expose the moral rot at the heart of empire. Pursued by colonial authorities and aided only by an unassuming village woman, a skeptical English merchant, and an Augustinian scholar, he must decide what kind of truth he is willing to defend—and what price he is willing to pay.
The Mariquina Manuscript is a richly atmospheric literary mystery of faith, power, and history—perfect for readers of Louis de Bernières, Elizabeth Kostova, and Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Join the Historical Fiction ARC for a new series of historical mysteries
The Mariquina Manuscript is the first novel in The Saturnino Ximénez Files, a new series of historical mysteries. Inspired by the globe-trotting life of the real Saturnino Ximénez Enrich, also known as Sadurní, the series follows the fictionalised adventures of a young journalist who uncovers secrets that could rewrite history, from the colonial shadows of 1874 Manila to the perilous frontiers of the Great Game. Join our Historical Fiction ARC Team and be first to learn of the secrets Saturnino uncovers.
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In April 2026, the Saturnino Ximénez Files are opened up, starting with The Mariquina Manuscript. This novel will follow Sadurní Enrich to the treacherous streets of 1874 Manila, exposing a history that has been hidden for generations.
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