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_aElliot, Frances Minto Dickinson, _d1820-1898 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOld Court Life in Spain, vol. 2/2 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-09-11 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Old Court Life in Spain, vol. 2/2" by Frances Minto Dickinson Elliot is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the intricate and often tumultuous life at the Spanish court during a time marked by political intrigue, romance, and the clash between passion and power. The narrative revolves around significant figures like King Don Pedro and his mistress, Maria de Padilla, highlighting the complex interplay of love, betrayal, and royal duty within the socio-political landscape of medieval Spain. The opening of the volume sets a vibrant scene during the Fiesta of the Corpus Domini in Seville, vividly illustrating the city's grandeur and the fervent atmosphere surrounding the religious procession. Underneath this celebration, tension simmers as King Don Pedro's controversial actions draw backlash, culminating in a shocking murder within the procession. The chapter introduces topics of vengeance, loyalty, and the consequences of royal decisions, foreshadowing the tumultuous relationships and power struggles that will unfold as the story progresses. This blend of rich historical detail and gripping character dynamics invites readers into a world filled with both opulence and danger, where the stakes of love and ambition are perilously high. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSpain -- Court and courtiers | ||
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