The Last Queen
The Last Queen by C. W. Gortner, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2008, is a historical fiction novel that spans 368 pages. This narrative centers on Juana “la Loca,” the last true queen of Spain, who marries at sixteen and becomes a queen by twenty-five. The story unfolds as Juana navigates her tumultuous life, marked by love, betrayal, and the struggle for her rightful place on the throne amidst political intrigue.
Readers will discover Juana’s passionate journey as she confronts the challenges of her arranged marriage to Philip the Fair of Flanders and the subsequent tragedies that shape her destiny. Told from Juana’s perspective, The Last Queen explores themes of ambition and treachery, revealing the complexities of her character and the historical context surrounding her reign. This edition offers a vivid portrayal of a woman who defied the constraints of her time, making it a compelling read for those interested in biographical and historical narratives.
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Married at sixteen. A queen at twenty-five. Declared insane by the husband she adored, and locked up by her beloved father.
Juana “la Loca” was the last true queen of Spain. Daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, and sister to Catherine of Aragon, she is a woman ruled by her passions. Her arranged marriage to Philip the Fair of Flanders begins as a fairytale romance when, despite never having met before their betrothal, they fall desperately in love. Never meant to be more than his consort and mother to his heirs, after tragedy decimates her family, Juana finds herself heiress to the throne of Spain. Suddenly plunged into a ruthless battle of ambition and treachery, the future of Spain – and her own freedom – is at stake.
Told in Juana’s voice, THE LAST QUEEN is the enthralling and moving tale of a woman ahead of her time, who fought fiercely for her birthright in the face of an unimaginable betrayal. Juana’s story is one of history’s darkest secrets, brought vividly to life in this exhilarating novel.
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