The Spanish Bride: A Novel of Love and War
By Unknown Author.
Description
"My favourite historical novelist." ― Margaret DrabbleA tale of love at first sight, based on the true story of Brigade-Major Harry Smith and the very young Spanish noblewoman he met and married during the Peninsular Wars, when the Duke of Wellington's forces fought Napoleon's army in Spain and Portugal.After marrying Harry Smith when she was 14 years old, Juana Smith "followed the drum," marching at the back of the troops along with the other wives and the officers' servants. Juana became a camp favorite, charming all with her youthful enthusiasm. In spit...
ISBN(s)
1402211139, 9781402211133
