: The Queen Mother and Mercedes' aunt, who served as her godmother but strongly opposed the marriage due to family political intrigues.
is a historical novel by María Pilar Queralt del Hierro that explores the life of María de las Mercedes of Orléans , the first wife of King Alfonso XII of Spain . Unlike the traditional "sweet and naive" image of the queen often found in popular legends and songs, this biography novelada portrays her as a woman with a restless character who was deeply interested in the turbulent politics of her time. Key Narrative Details
: 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.
: Her husband, who is depicted as deeply saddened by her loss but also portrayed within the context of the era's royal norms regarding mistresses.
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: The Queen Mother and Mercedes' aunt, who served as her godmother but strongly opposed the marriage due to family political intrigues.
is a historical novel by María Pilar Queralt del Hierro that explores the life of María de las Mercedes of Orléans , the first wife of King Alfonso XII of Spain . Unlike the traditional "sweet and naive" image of the queen often found in popular legends and songs, this biography novelada portrays her as a woman with a restless character who was deeply interested in the turbulent politics of her time. Key Narrative Details 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 Queen Mother and Mercedes' aunt, who
: Her husband, who is depicted as deeply saddened by her loss but also portrayed within the context of the era's royal norms regarding mistresses. Key Narrative Details : It details the rapid