The Queen's Vow - Brossura

Gortner, C W

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1444720791 ISBN 13: 9781444720792

Casa editrice: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2012

Riassunto

'I am Isabella, Queen of Castile ...' Isabella was the notorious warrior-queen who, along with her husband Ferdinand, transformed Spain forever. Popular belief has her as a religious fanatic persuaded into the horrific excesses of the Inquisition by her confessor, Torquemada; but C W Gortner paints a picture of her early life, showing us a headstrong, passionate girl who grew into the most powerful queen Spain ever knew and whose vision and imagination allowed Columbus to discover America. THE QUEEN'S VOW is a lavish and compelling novel which reimagines the early years of one of history's most notorious queens in all their passion, treachery and bloodshed.

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Recensione:

'Gortner has again produced a richly detailed book that is hard to put down' (Historical Novels Review)

A fascinating tale of young Elizabeth in danger at her sister's court. Fast-paced and exciting, with beautifully researched historical details and a most engaging hero, this story is so vivid you feel you are there! (Diana Gabaldon)

The Tudor Conspiracy weaves a suspenseful, tangled skein of intrigue. It is a vibrant historical mystery and crime-thriller with an A-list cast of characters. Here are Elizabeth Tudor and her Robert Dudley in a light you've seldom seen them. (Margaret George, author of Elizabeth I)

The story is a rich, sweeping epic, with an expressive, engaging narrative that completely immerses the reader . . . this absorbing novel gives a fresh perspective on historical events by telling the story from an original and very personal point of view. (thebookbag.co.uk)

Gortner has again produced a richly detailed book that is hard to put down. (Historical Novels Review)

'Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory fans will devour this smashing fictional biography.' (Booklist on THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI)

Disturbing royal secrets and court manipulations wickedly twist this enthralling story, brilliantly told. (Publishers Weekly on THE LAST QUEEN)

Compelling... a riveting blend of passion, power and betrayal. (Inside Soap on THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI)

Well researched . . . Entirely convincing . . . a fascinating read about Spanish history and this rather controversial queen. (sixtyplusurfers.co.uk)

A joy to read . . . I adored this book . . . storytelling at its very best. (cloverhillbookreviews.blogspot.co.uk)

L'autore:

C.W. Gortner is half-Spanish by birth and his formative years were spent in southern Spain, where his lifelong fascination with history began. After years of working as a fashion marketer and editor, C.W. returned to college to pursue a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing. He lives in Northern California with his partner and their Welsh Pembroke Corgi, and welcomes visitors at: www.cwgortner.com

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• Editore: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1444720791
• ISBN 13: 9781444720792
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 400