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Juana of Castile, the last queen of Spanish blood to inherit her country’s throne, is an enigmatic figure, shrouded in lurid myth. Was she the bereft widow of legend who was driven mad by her loss, or has history misjudged a woman who was ahead of her time?
In this stunning novel, C.W. Gortner challenges centuries of myths about Queen Juana, unraveling the mystery surrounding her to reveal a brave, determined woman we can only now begin to fully understand.
Blackstone Audio
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"The 1492 conquest of Granada makes for high adventure and royal intrigue in this sparkling historical . . . Emotional and political tensions soar as loyalties are tested to their limits. Disturbing royal secrets and court manipulations wickedly twist this enthralling story, brilliantly told."— Publishers Weekly
Discover C.W. Gortner's debut novel, set amidst the secrets of the Tudor Court!
Hodder & Stoughton (UK)
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