“Kincaid felt his heart ache for her weariness after long days in the saddle Harry never weakened her by showing his sympathy. Based on the true story of Brigade-Major Harry Smith and the very young Spanish noblewoman he.

But for Juana, a long year of war must follow. It’s even worse than our French if you can believe that. Buy a cheap copy of The Spanish Bride book by Georgette Heyer. In his beautiful child-bride, he finds a kindred spirit, and a temper to match. Also, apologies in advance for the very poor pronunciation of Spanish names, places and phrases. Overall there’s lots to unpick in The Spanish Bride, but we’ve got the tragically heroic Daniel Cadoux to keep us company at least. That’s a tough one for most readers to stomach, especially when you know it actually happened, so we dig into that too. Take Juana for example… do we truly understand her thoughts and feelings when her character seems to be based on the writings of her husband, rather than her own words?Īnd Harry? Do we really need to know so much about his boils?Īnd then there’s the whole thorny issue of Juana being 14 when she marries. We also talk about the impact of a novel being based on real people, with details drawn from their memoirs. brilliant.' ***** 'Heyer did an amazing job on this one!' ***** 'One of her most exciting books I couldn't put it down.' ***** 'This book is must read for anyone with a love of period drama, war and romance.Early on in this episode we talk about the horrors of war, including rape and murder, so do please skip past this episode if that’s not what you need to hear about right now. ***** 'I'm totally in awe of Georgette Heyer's ability to bring history to life.' ***** 'Her books on the Peninsular War are just. But for Juana, who chooses to accompany her new husband's army, a long, perilous year of war must follow. In his beautiful young bride, he finds a kindred spirit: bold and courageous, she is his perfect match. The Spanish Bride by Georgette Heyer, 9780099474456, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Read more he so frequently displays in battle, Harry dives happily into marriage. For when Harry meets the defenceless Juana, he falls instantly in love. But at the siege of Badajos, his friends foretell the ruin of his career. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Georgette Heyer The Spanish Bride & Royal Escape (Novel of Love and War) at the best online. If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 'Once you step into her world, you won't look back.' Katie Fforde 'If you haven't ready Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans _ A veteran campaigner at the age of twenty-five, Brigade-Major Harry Smith is reputed to be the luckiest man in Lord Wellington's army.

Description for The Spanish Bride Paperback.