tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012721751896752923.post2325147127645683044..comments2024-03-26T03:31:27.408-04:00Comments on Voracious Mind: The Last Queen (Historical Fiction)pilgrimchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13808106043964544413noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012721751896752923.post-33321034898800838452011-08-03T20:26:08.632-04:002011-08-03T20:26:08.632-04:00Hi, Edie. After I first read your query, I put so...Hi, Edie. After I first read your query, I put some thought into it--Jean Plaidy has written a pretty wide range of novels focusing on Isabella and Spain (among many other subjects in her very long career as a historical fiction author). "Castile for Isabella" by Jean Plaidy and "The Royal Diaries: Isabel, Jewel of Castilla" by Carolyn Meyer are two possibilities. There is an extensive list of biographies for Isabella if you want to go the nonfiction route, although none of them seem to be exceptional. "Isabella of Castile: The First Renaissance Queen" by Nancy Rubin Stuart and "Isabella of Spain: The Last Crusader" by William Thomas Walsh are two of the most recent publications. Unfortunately, I can't attest to these personally. I think Isabella of Castile is a subject that is long overdue for another historical and fictional look.pilgrimchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808106043964544413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012721751896752923.post-45438563559581801892011-08-02T21:39:07.493-04:002011-08-02T21:39:07.493-04:00I am currently looking for a book about Isabella I...I am currently looking for a book about Isabella I and her early life/rise to power. Any suggestions? I'm looking for historical fiction, not necessarily a biography. Thanks!! I also added The Last Queen to my book list, it looks interesting to see one from Juana's point of view since that isn't commonly seen!Edienoreply@blogger.com