The novel features letters from thirteen women who were connected to the King in various ways. Their collective voices provide a "precise and different" focus on the era, exposing the King’s hypocrisy, tyranny, and cruelty.
The story is set during a pivotal moment in Spanish history as Ferdinand VII awaits the birth of an heir from his fourth wife, María Cristina de Borbón. While reflecting on his life from a deeply intimate (and often grotesque) perspective, the King reads a series of intercepted letters.
The narrative is described as acidic and funny, bridging the gap between historical documentation and satirical fiction. About the Author