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C.W. Gortner
Dear Librarian, I'm often asked why I became interested in Juana la Loca. I can't remember a time when I wasn't. I was raised in Spain, near a castle that belonged to Juana's parents, Isabella and Ferdinand. Clambering to its highest tower, I envisioned Juana touching these same stones and gazing upon the landscape's arid beauty. My vision of this vibrant princess who became the last queen of Spanish blood to inherit the throne was at odds with the bereft queen of legend. Did she truly go mad over love? Or did history lie to cover up her secret? In THE LAST QUEEN: A NOVEL, the passionate story of Juana of Castile comes to vivid life. From her dramatic childhood with her sister Catherine of Aragon to her tumultuous marriage to Philip of Habsburg and courageous fight for her throne, Juana reveals in her own voice a tale of grandeur, intrigue, and haunting desire that will captivate all fans of historical fiction. To learn more, please visit www.cwgortner.com, where I'm offering a special reader contest and a look at Juana's 16th century world. With my deepest appreciation for all the work you do, C.W. Gortner "Vividly recreates the passions, politics, and betrayals that drove a spirited queen . . . from her never-before-told point of view." – Donna Woolfolk Cross, #1 bestselling author of Pope Joan
The Last Queen / C.W. Gortner / Ballantine Books / Hardcover; 384 Pages
Price: $25.00 / ISBN: 978-0307381460 / Published: July, 2008 C.W. Gortner is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view his reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |