In October 2009 the first book of a Hapsburg Trilogy, That Other Juana, was published in Portuguese by one of Europe’s most prestigious publishers, Editorial Presença (publisher of JK Rowling, Ian Rankin, Paul McCartney, Fay Weldon, Terry Pratchett, Alexander McCall Smith, …) It will be marketed worldwide with the title Joana, a Louca (Joan the Mad) with a stunning cover - a contemporary portrait of Juana as a young girl.
In February 2010 Editorial Presença bought the second and third books of the trilogy and will publish them in Portuguese during 2010-2011.
A Spanish Hapsburg Trilogy
By Linda Carlino
Linda Carlino's recent historical novels focus on the lives of the descendents of Ferdinand and Isabella: Queen Juana I of Spain (Juana la Loca), her son Charles V, and her grandson Philip II of Spain.
With the publication of Wives & Other Women in late 2008 the 16th century Spanish Hapsburg family trilogy was completed.
The first book, That Other Juana, was published in English in 2007. It has been published worldwide in Portuguese by Editorial Presença. The second, A Matter of Pride, was published in English early 2008 and Wives & Other Women was published in late 2008.
The background for the trilogy was gained mainly in Spain, visiting the sites relevant to the lives of the protagonists, and using the resources of public and private libraries, museums, and galleries.
These historical novels will appeal to all fans of historical fiction. Besides being a very good read, they breathe life into historical figures and give realistic portrayals of their complexity, aims, and motivations. They also provide accurate descriptions of the political, religious, and cultural background of the period.
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That Other Juana
Queen Juana I of Spain
(Juana la Loca)
978-0-9555980-0-5
A story of obsessive love, uncontrolled passion
- and cruel, cynical betrayal.
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A Matter of Pride
(Charles V, HRE)
978-0-9555980-1-2
An historical novel that takes a humorous
and rather sceptical view of Charles V,
the king, soldier and lover
– a story of power, passion and regrets.
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Wives & Other Women
(Philip II of Spain)
978-0-9555980-2-9
This is the story of Philip seeking
a suitable male heir in loveless marriages —
and his compulsive pursuit of other women.