In the Palace of the King: A Love Story of Old Madrid by F. Marion Crawford

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Author Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909
Title In the Palace of the King: A Love Story of Old Madrid
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Summary "In the Palace of the King: A Love Story of Old Madrid" by F. Marion Crawford is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. Set in Madrid during the reign of King Philip II, the narrative revolves around a poignant love story involving Maria Dolores de Mendoza and Don John of Austria, the king's half-brother, who has just returned from a triumphant military campaign. The novel delves into themes of love, duty, and societal constraints within the rigid Spanish court. At the start of the story, we are introduced to two young women, Maria Dolores and her blind sister Inez, who are in the old Moorish palace preparing for Don John’s return. Maria Dolores is deeply in love with Don John, and she has poured her feelings into a letter that she intends to give him. The heightened tension escalates as their father, Mendoza, fiercely opposes their relationship, believing it will bring disgrace to their family given the political complexities of royal marriages and obligations. The opening sets the stage for a series of dramatic events, including Mendoza's harsh threats regarding a convent, highlighting the conflicting loyalties between familial duty and the passionate pursuit of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Madrid (Spain) -- Fiction
Subject John, of Austria, 1547-1578 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13243
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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