Bold, strategic, and steady, Isabella of Castile navigated an unlikely rise to the throne and ushered in a golden age for Spain. Looking Like a Queen“La Virgen de la Mosca,” painted in the ...

Until now. In his historical novel “The Queen’s Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile,” author C.W. Gortner delves into the illusive Spanish queen’s background, creating a fascinating story ...

This is the story of how Isabella became a queen, rather than just another princess. Week 2: Queen of Castile A high-risk secret marriage, followed by a civil war. Isabella’s path to the throne was ...