La Belle Créole: The Cuban Countess Who Captivated Havana, Madrid, and Paris
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781613745366 (1613745362)
ASIN: 1613745362
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
I love learning about intriguing women throughout history. The story of María de las Mercedes Santa Cruz y Montalvo or just Mercedes, is no exception. Born in Cuba to a well-connected family in the 19th century, Mercedes was perfectly placed to drive her own destiny. Raised in her great-grandmoth...