Description
Set against the grandeur and intrigue of Renaissance Europe, this historical novel reimagines the life of Juana of Castile, daughter of Spain’s famed monarchs and heir to a turbulent kingdom. Sent to Flanders as a teenage bride, Juana discovers passionate love and motherhood before tragedy thrusts her into a perilous struggle for the Spanish crown. As powerful rivals exploit rumors about her sanity, she must rely on her intelligence, pride, and resilience to defend her birthright and protect her country. Richly atmospheric and grounded in history, the novel explores identity, political ambition, betrayal, and the cost of challenging the forces determined to control a queen.
Available Editions
paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Jan 1, 2009
378 pages
ISBN: 9780345501851
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Details
First Published
2008
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Last Queen by C. W. Gortner.