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Isabel, a fictional diary of Isabella I of Castile, offers a first‑person view of a young queen navigating the turbulence of 15th‑century Spanish politics. After her father Juan II dies, her mother Isabel delves into deep depression, while her brothers Enrique and Alfonso split the kingdom and vie for her support. The diary traces Isabella’s dilemmas as she must choose which brother to back and whom to marry, balancing political ambition with her desire for a partner she respects. Through her entries, the reader witnesses Isabella’s growing strength, her courageous defiance of familial expectations, and her determination to secure a legacy beyond mere crown.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Carolyn Meyer
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