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The Queen's Cross

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Fiction can do more than tell a good story, it can tell of the past in intriguing ways. "Queen's Cross" is now in reprinting after three decades out of print. The tale tells of the life of Isabella of Castille, and although the book is fiction, it draws much inspiration from reality about this unlikely and legendary queen of Spain. A story of a woman's faith and desire to unite her kingdom, "Queen's Cross" is solid and intriguing reading, a must for any fan of historical fiction.

Of all the books I have read in my life, there isn't a single book that I have come across that would earn a rating worthy of 5 stars, until I read "Queen's Cross". It is rare to read of war in such an elegant, poetic prose. It's meaty but not raw. It has war and it has (era and stature appropriate) romance and love, politics, grandeur and simplicity. It is a perfect medley of real history and creative fiction. You'll find yourself, be you man or lady, falling for Isabella, the Queen of Castile, nay, Queen of Spain.

The title is apropos in the sense that the Queen wears a cross allegedly fashioned from one of THE three nails (yes, those three nails) but also for the cross that is her burden to bear of uniting Spain.

Read this, and you'll not be disappointed.

I really enjoyed the book - it was an easy read and I didn't want to put it down. It made me want to learn more and I spent alot of time looking up different characters and learning more about them. I'll read more by this author.

Queen's Cross is the easiest and most pleasant way imaginable to get a history lesson. Schoonover's books have long been a favorite of mine for their color and charm, and I'm thrilled to see them surface again for a whole new audience.

As an avid fan of historical fiction, this was a new adventure for me. The characters came alive in my history lesson of Spain and and early feminism. I am eager to read more from this author.