The Son of Columbus

"The Son of Columbus" by Molly Elliot Seawell unfolds the story of Diego, son of Christopher Columbus, is a budding friendship with Don Felipe during the late 15th century. Set in Spain amidst the backdrop of Columbus's ambitious explorations and the final days of Granada, the story follows Diego and Don Felipe as they navigate friendship and the dramatic historical events unfolding around them. From their early days in a monastery under the tutelage of Fray Piña, where they first bond over Diego's father's daring plans to sail west, the boys dream of adventure and brace for the realities of court life. As Christopher Columbus gears up for his groundbreaking voyage, Diego and Felipe find themselves on a journey marked by historical importance and personal discovery.