The Spanish Match

The Spanish Match: Or Charles Stuart At Madrid is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The book is set in the early 1620s and follows the story of Charles Stuart, the Prince of Wales, as he travels to Madrid to negotiate a marriage with the Spanish Infanta, Maria Anna. The novel is a fictionalized account of the real-life events that took place during the negotiations for the Spanish Match.The story begins with Charles Stuart's journey to Madrid, accompanied by a retinue of courtiers and advisors. The negotiations for the marriage are fraught with difficulties, as the Spanish court is hesitant to agree to the match due to religious and political differences. Charles Stuart is also faced with personal challenges, as he becomes enamored with a beautiful Spanish noblewoman, Do�����a Estella de Guevara.As the negotiations continue, tensions rise between the English and Spanish courts, and Charles Stuart finds himself in the middle of a dangerous political game. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the complex relationships between the different European powers of the time.Overall, The Spanish Match: Or Charles Stuart At Madrid is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and intrigue of early 17th-century Europe.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.