The Last Queen

A Novel of Juana La Loca

By: C. W. Gortner

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

One of history's most enigmatic women tells the haunting, passionate story of her tumultuous life. Juana of Castile is just thirteen when she witnesses the fall of Moorish Granada and the uniting of the fractured kingdoms of Spain under her warrior parents, Isabel and Fernando. Intelligent, beautiful, and proud of her heritage, Juana rebels when she is chosen as a bride for the Hapsburg heir - until she comes face-to-face with Prince Philip the Fair, a man who will bring her the greatest of passions, and the darkest despair.

When tragedy decimates Juana's family in Spain, she suddenly finds herself heiress to Castile, a realm prey to scheming lords bent on thwarting her rule. The betrayal of those she loves plunges Juana into a ruthless battle of wills - a struggle of corruption, perfidy, and heart-shattering deceit that could cost her the crown, her freedom, and her very life.

©2008 C.W. Gortner (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A novel of ravishing power....With compassion and deep respect, Gortner brings Juana la Loca to vivid life." (Malaga Daily)

Love this story!

The reader sounds like a robot, I stuck it out and am so glad I did. This story is now one of my new favorites. Time line,story,plot are all interesting and well told.

Excellent book!

I really enjoyed this book! It was really interesting to take a look at Queen Juana‘s life… Knowing the probably fictitious legend of her, and seeing the fictional portrayal of what very likely was the reality behind it, is so tragic, but so enlightening.

Great Book

This is a fabulous book. First the story of Juana the Mad, is great. It portrays her as she really was a victim of power hungry men. Was she mad? No! Just a victim of domestic violence. But you have to judge that for yourself. The narrator tone and clarity if fabulous. The only regret is I wish the author would have went more in depth of Juana life. I highly recommend this audio book.

very sad story

story of woman who found herself at the mercy of her husband. Even though she is a queen she is used and abused by her husband.
Have to wait until end to see her take her revenge

A grate book

This is one of the best books I have ever read. The reader was wonderful. I have never heard much of Joanna before, and I pittyed her. Her story was sad. Also, it was very interesting to hear about Catherine of Aragon??
as a child. I heard a lot of her as a queen.