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

: It details the rapid courtship and 1878 marriage between Mercedes and Alfonso XII, a union that faced significant opposition from the king's mother, Isabella II.

: The book blends personal drama with the rigorous history of 19th-century Spain, a period marked by shifting monarchies, republics, and armed conflicts. De Alfonso la dulcisima esposa - Maria Pilar Qu...

The novel was originally published in 2003 by Lumen and spans approximately 288 pages. : It details the rapid courtship and 1878

De Alfonso la dulcísima esposa | María Pilar Queralt del Hierro De Alfonso la dulcísima esposa | María Pilar

: The Queen Mother and Mercedes' aunt, who served as her godmother but strongly opposed the marriage due to family political intrigues.

: 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