De Alfonso La Dulcisima Esposa - Maria Pilar Qu... -

The novel was originally published in 2003 by Lumen and spans approximately 288 pages.

is a historical novel by María Pilar Queralt del Hierro that explores the life of María de las Mercedes of Orléans , the first wife of King Alfonso XII of Spain . Unlike the traditional "sweet and naive" image of the queen often found in popular legends and songs, this biography novelada portrays her as a woman with a restless character who was deeply interested in the turbulent politics of her time. Key Narrative Details De Alfonso la dulcisima esposa - Maria Pilar Qu...

: Queralt del Hierro aims to humanize the "legendary" figure, depicting a passionate woman who understood the energy required for the "hard trade of governing". Core Characters The novel was originally published in 2003 by

: The story begins with the queen's tragic death at age 18 and uses frequent time jumps to reconstruct her short biography, including her childhood in Seville and periods of exile in France and Portugal. Key Narrative Details : Queralt del Hierro aims