Maximo 1517

In this gripping tale, young Spanish Jew Maximo ha-Levi Constanego flees the turmoil of Reconquista-era Spain, escaping with his mother aboard a ship captained by his Catholic uncle. After a shipwreck on the Yucatan, Maximo finds himself a reluctant refugee in Mesoamerica, navigating the dangers of the Aztec empire and forging alliances with rebellious Amerindians. As he grapples with the complexities of loyalty and faith, Maximo's journey challenges his beliefs while illustrating the struggle for survival against both external threats and internal conflicts.