Stunningly read by accomplished voice performer Rosalyn Landor The Queen’s Vow is a mesmerizing, unforgettable story of a courageous young woman who despite daunting obstacles stayed true to her course - Isabella of Castile. Gortner (The Last Queen and The Confessions of Catherine de Medici) has painted a richly detailed portrait not only of Isabella herself but of fifteenth century Spain in turmoil.
Isabella’s life has been peaceful until her father, the king, dies and her half-brother, Enrique, takes the throne. He is an unstable ruler at best and his queen is a mistress of intrigue. Isabella and her brother are ordered to court where this king and queen can see to them. It’s not long before Isabella is accused of treason and incarcerated. Now surrounded by strangers, perhaps unscrupulous ones, she is left to her own devices until at only seventeen years of age she becomes heiress of Castile, Spain’s largest kingdom.
There is but one person whom she has always been able to trust - Prince Fernando of Aragon. Disobeying the orders of King Enrique they marry and together face the trials and tribulations that are to come.
Contemporary fiction is not as enthralling as this dazzling piece of history - enjoy.
- Gail Cooke
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