02601cam a22003013u 4500 33275 UtSlPG 20260610133747.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 PQ Fernández y González, Manuel, 1821-1888 El cocinero de su majestad: Memorias del tiempo de Felipe III Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-27 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "El cocinero de su majestad: Memorias del tiempo de Felipe III" by D. Manuel Fernández y González is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the royal palace during the reign of King Philip III of Spain, weaving together themes of intrigue, romance, and social hierarchy, with a focus on the protagonist, Juan Montiño, who is the nephew of the king's cook. The novel promises to delve into the culinary and political intricacies of the Spanish court, as well as the challenges faced by those who navigate its treacherous environment. At the start of the book, we meet a weary traveler on a dilapidated horse, struggling through a rainy afternoon towards the royal palace in Madrid. This traveler is revealed to be Juan Montiño, the nephew of the royal cook, who is on a mission to deliver a letter to his uncle. As he arrives, Montiño has encounters with various palace guards and courtiers, each interaction showcasing the social dynamics within the royal environment. Tensions become palpable as Montiño navigates his way through misunderstandings and confrontations, ultimately leading to an encounter with a mysterious lady who hints at secrets and intrigues deeper within the palace walls. This initial chapter sets the tone for a story filled with the complexities of court life, revealing how Montiño's arrival marks the beginning of his own adventures in the midst of royal drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Martínez Montiño, Francisco, active 16th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33275 74121 74121