The acclaimed author behind the historical fiction gem The Creation of Eve, Lynn Cullen penned this gripping tale of love and madness, royal intrigue, and marital betrayal set during Spain's Golden Age. Upon the death of Queen Isabella, Juana of Castile ascends to the Spanish throne. But her reign is fraught with danger as her husband, Philippe the Handsome, and her father, King Ferdinand II, both vie for the crown and control of a vast empire.
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"I'm not generally a huge fan of historical fiction, but this is so much more than just a recount of the past. Cullen's writing transports you to Spain, where you come to know each of the beautifully depicted characters while immersing yourself in the rich Spanish culture of the past. My book club has already decided to make this our September read!" — Lauren (5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm not generally a huge fan of historical fiction, but this is so much more than just a recount of the past. Cullen's writing transports you to Spain, where you come to know each of the beautifully depicted characters while immersing yourself in the rich Spanish culture of the past. My book club has already decided to make this our September read!"
" she complains too much, it detracts from the sympathy she should be receiving for her circumstances. "
" An interesting take on Juana the Mad, but the use of Diego Columbus as a love interest seemed a bit too far-fetched. "
" It's a good basic historical fiction novel - set in Spain circa King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella (the "Mad Queen Juana" was their daughter). "
" was Juana of spain really insane or was it a power plot lie by the hapsburgs to gain control of the kingdom of spain? "
" Good until the end. Weak ending. The book rushed through the events of Juana's life after her mother dies, and if you're not familiar with the history of her life, you're pretty much lost. "
" Great read just before a trip to Spain! "
" Lynn Cullen is on a par with Sharon Kay Penman and Marina Fiorato; loved The Creation of Eve and Reign of Madness was even better! WOW! "
" This was an excellent book, but sad. "
" Very well written, this moved along at a nice pace. The author really creates a feeling of shared sympathy with the main character. "
" There's nothing that frustrates me more than to pick up an historical fiction and have the language not match it's era. Dropped. "
" Good, thought the ending was a bit rushed. Liked it overall. "
Lynn Cullen is the author of Reign of Madness, which was a Best in the South selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and nominated for the Townsend Prize for fiction. Her previous novel, The Creation of Eve, was named among the best fiction books of 2010 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and an April 2010 Indie Next Pick. She is also the author of numerous award-winning books for children, including the young adult novel I Am Rembrandt’s Daughter. An avid traveler and historian, Cullen lives in Atlanta.
Susan Lyons has appeared on numerous television shows, including A Country Practice, Police Rescue, Something in the Air, and All Saints. Among her film credits are Winds of Jarrah and In a Savage Land. She is married to Tony Award–winning actor Jefferson Mays.
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