The past had never spoken with such force as in Eternal (Original title: Eternas), the new book by María Reig, who has become one of the most widely read and beloved authors of historical fiction in recent years. In this book, the writer brings to life the stories of nine extraordinary queens who shaped the course of history, from Cleopatra to Empress Sissi, including Isabella I of Castile, Catherine the Great and Marie Antoinette.
Each chapter is narrated in the first person, allowing us to step into the intimate universe of these sovereigns at key moments in their lives: the as they took a bold decision, when they were particularly vulnerability, or a turning point that transformed their life forever. Thus, Eternal becomes not only a tribute to the women who dared challenge the expectations of their times, but also a profound reflection on courage, identity, and the timeless echoes of history.
María Reig burst onto the literary scene with Paper And Ink (Original title: Papel y tinta), a novel funded by a crowdfunding campaign that soon captivated thousands of readers. Since then, she has published A Promise of Youth, The Thousand Names of Freedom and A Violin Sounded in Paris (Original tiles: Una promesa de juventud, Los mil nombres de la libertad y Sonó un violín en París) establishing herself as an essential voice in contemporary historical fiction. Now, with Eternal, she invites us to look at history through the eyes of those women who refused to keep to the margins in their own time.
If you enjoy great historical narratives, or you are fascinated by the lives of women who left their mark in history, and if you are searching for a read that will both inspire and move you, Eternal is a novel you cannot miss.
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