Daughters of Spain

Name: Daughters of Spain
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SKU: 9780099513544
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(Isabella & Ferdinand Trilogy)

By Jean Plaidy

Series: Isabella & Ferdinand Trilogy

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Daughters of Spain by Jean Plaidy is a captivating historical fiction novel that delves into the lives of the daughters of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and royal court life, it explores the challenges and ambitions faced by these remarkable women as they navigate loyalty, love, and duty within the tumultuous tapestry of Spanish history. The novel intricately portrays their struggles and desires as they each play pivotal roles in shaping the fate of empires.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy richly detailed historical fiction that delves into the lives of royal women navigating power struggles and court intrigue in Spain's vibrant past. You'll appreciate the strong character portrayals and the intricate depiction of political dynamics.

Daughters of Spain

With Spain now united, Ferdinand looked to his daughters to further his ambitions. All too often, Isabella found herself torn between his brilliant plans and her love for her children. During the last years of Isabella's reign it seemed there was a curse on the royal house which struck at the children of the sovereigns.

The final volume in Jean Plaidy's well-loved Spanish Trilogy

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The final volume in Jean Plaidy's well-loved Spanish Trilogy.

With Spain now united, Ferdinand looked to his daughters to further his ambitions. All too often, Isabella found herself torn between his brilliant plans and her love for her children. During the last years of Isabella's reign, it seemed there was a curse on the royal house which struck at the children of the sovereigns.

Tragedy followed tragedy - the Infanta Isabella, a broken-hearted widow; Juana, driven to madness by her husband's philandering; and the sorrow of parting with young Catalina, destined to become Katharine of Aragon, wife to Henry VIII and Queen of England...

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Daughters of Spain by Jean Plaidy is praised for its engaging storytelling, which brings history to life vividly. The novel's ability to both educate and captivate readers is highlighted, appealing to both historical enthusiasts and new fans alike. It is commended for its dramatic and exciting narrative that richly portrays historical contexts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099513544

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Jean Plaidy Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Isabella & Ferdinand Trilogy

About the Author

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.