The story is set during a pivotal moment in Spanish history as Ferdinand VII awaits the birth of an heir from his fourth wife, María Cristina de Borbón. While reflecting on his life from a deeply intimate (and often grotesque) perspective, the King reads a series of intercepted letters.
Herminia Luque is a celebrated Spanish writer known for her expertise in 18th and 19th-century history. Her other notable works include: Las Traidoras Herminia Luque epub
Luque portrays Ferdinand VII not as the hero the public once expected, but as the "Felon King"—a monarch defined by disloyalty and a disastrous impact on the state. The story is set during a pivotal moment