When a young man named Pablo Augustine first sees a golden cup in the dirt outside the church, it sets him on a course of adventure and discovery he would never have imagined possible. His life in the quiet Spanish colonial town of Tome had been uneventful until this sighting. Afterwards, a series of visions and dreams changes his destiny forever.

Pablo sets out on foot to journey through the magnificent landscape of New Spain (now known as New Mexico). His quest: to find the meaning of the mysterious object, his strange dreams, and what it means to him and his future. He meets an unforgettable cast of characters along the way, making connections and relationships which last a lifetime and build towards a poignant and emotional conclusion

A unique and enchanting tale, "The Golden Cup" inhabits a place between fantasy and historical fiction. Its magical realism envelops the reader in a world at once familiar, yet long forgotten. One finds oneself transported back to a mythical time when spiritual aspirations and attainments were as important as worldly endeavors.