Lillian M. Quiller-Couch / Lillian MQuiller-Couch
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
A Spanish Maid is a novel written by Lillian M. Quiller-Couch and published in 1898. The story is set in the early 16th century in Spain and follows the life of a young girl named Dolores. Dolores is the daughter of a wealthy nobleman, but her life takes a dramatic turn when her father is accused of treason and executed. Dolores is forced to flee her home and seek refuge with a group of gypsies.As she travels with the gypsies, Dolores learns about their way of life and begins to develop a close relationship with their leader, a man named Pedro. However, their happiness is short-lived when Dolores is captured by soldiers and taken to a convent. There, she meets a young man named Don Juan, who falls in love with her.The novel follows Dolores as she struggles to find her place in the world and navigate the complex relationships she has with Pedro and Don Juan. Along the way, she must also confront the harsh realities of life in 16th century Spain, including the Inquisition and the persecution of Jews and Muslims.A Spanish Maid is a captivating historical novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in 16th century Spain and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the gypsies who were so often marginalized and misunderstood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
