--- product_id: 4557118 title: "Incantation" brand: "alice hoffman" price: "AED 77" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/4557118-incantation store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Incantation **Brand:** alice hoffman **Price:** AED 77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Incantation by alice hoffman - **How much does it cost?** AED 77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/4557118-incantation) ## Best For - alice hoffman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alice hoffman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Incantation ## Images ![Incantation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+t4jDXQTL.jpg) ![Incantation - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CmO-JjlaL.jpg) ![Incantation - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tSvRR23YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A DEFINING MOMENT… *by L***U on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 1, 2022* I love this author and bought this book unaware that it was geared towards the teenage/young adult market. Still, I very much enjoyed it. In it, the author tells the story of Estrella, a young girl in medieval Spain at the time of the Spanish Inquisition, when Jews in Spain were persona non grata. So, many Jews converted to Catholicism but followed Judaic customs and religious practices in secretWhen Estrella turned sixteen, her world changes. She discovers a long held secret about her family. The only bright spot in her life is that her best friend’s cousin is enamored of her. Unfortunately, her best friend is enamored of her cousin. This causes her best friend to become hostile towards Estrella, a hostility that leads to a devastating betrayal. As a result, horrific events transpire that she could never have imagined.This book is a wonderful introduction for the teenage/young adult reader to that period in history known as the Spanish Inquisition. It is a well-written and heartbreaking story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ending? *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2022* Story is good but leaves you wanting for more. I guess most books do. The good ones you don't want to end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Quiet Jewel *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 19, 2008* What happens when a young woman (16) learns that her entire life has been a lie? This is what happens to Estrella di Madrigal in Spain during the Spanish Inquisition.She watches as those around her are arrested, tortured, and put to death because they are Conversos (Jews who have converted to Christianity). She feels for them but is happy that she and her family attend the Christian church headed by Friar DeLeon and that her brother is a seminarian.Estrella's best friend and neighbor is Catalina. They have been close since birth but it is Catalina's cousin Andres, who lives with Catalina's family, that ultimately causes the rift between the two girls. Catalina has always believed that she and Andres would be married. But Andres sees Catalina as a sister while he looks at Estrella in love.With the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition as a backdrop, Estrella soon learns from her honored grandfather that she is Esther, that her entire family are Marranos (Jews converted to Christianity but who practice judaism in secret). Because of Estrella's love for Andres and his for her, Catalina and her family betray the Madrigals; Estrella watches from the shadows of the crowds as her family is first denounced, then tortured, and finally put to death. She is the only one to escape.This book is short but packs a mighty punch. Easy enough to read in one sitting but don't, no matter how much you are tempted. Take time to digest what you are reading here. Although meant for the younger reader, most adults should find this a compelling story. A word of caution: the descriptions of the torture of the Marranos is very detailed and vivid and may not sit well with the squeamish.Different from Alice Hoffman's other novels, I found this one nevertheless equally as good. Ms. Hoffman hasn't disappointed me yet. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/4557118-incantation](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/4557118-incantation) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*