THE CATHOLIC KINGS

The trilogy about the Catholic Kings is about Isabel’s ascension to the throne in the 1400’s. Queen Isabel of Spain is renowned for several things, the most important which are the sponsoring of Cristopher Columbus’s voyage to the new world, the conquest of the moors, and also, regrettably, the Spanish Inquisition.

CASTILE FOR ISABELLA

CASTILE FOR ISABELLA by Jean PlaidyYA Historical Fiction I read the Spanish translation to Jean Plaidy's "Catholic Kings" series about Isabel, Queen of Spain. The book shed light on a period in history that I was unaware of and managed to recreate the personality and integrity of a young queen who is worthy of admiration. …