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In the Palace of the King

A Love Story of Old Madrid

by F. Marion Crawford

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1900
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Cold November rain surrounds the Madrid palace where Maria Dolores de Mendoza works on a letter for Don John of Austria. Her love for the King's half brother has grown through private meetings on a rose-filled terrace, helped by her blind sister Inez. Their father, a stern servant of Philip II, fears that royal marriage plans could bring disgrace to his family. Affection and obedience therefore pull Dolores in different directions.

F. Marion Crawford's historical romance turns palace rooms, guarded doors and whispered exchanges into sources of suspense. In one scene, Dolores hears the King arrive while she and Don John speak through a closed door, linking their private attachment to larger questions of royal power. The detailed furnishings and sharply drawn family relationships give readers a picture of court life shaped by ceremony, loyalty and anxiety. It suits readers interested in a love story under the pressure of political authority.

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F. Marion Crawford

Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American novelist known for his prolific output and vivid foreign settings, shaped by long residence in Italy and travels through India and the Middle East. He wrote historical romances, ghost stories, and adventure fiction.

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First published
1900
Reading time
About 7 hours
Pages
198
Language
English
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