La Reina De Los Mares Del Sur Javier Torras D... ❲2024-2026❳

: Isabel Barreto must navigate not only the physical dangers of the ocean but also the intense prejudices of her era . Many crew members viewed her leadership with hostility because of her gender.

The novel explores the true story of Barreto's 16th-century expedition to the Solomon Islands. It follows her journey from the court in Madrid to the South Seas, where she takes command of a naval expedition after the death of her husband, the explorer Álvaro de Mendaña. La Reina De Los Mares Del Sur Javier Torras D...

: Reviewers on Amazon have praised the novel's magnificent setting, noting that readers can almost "smell" the environments Torras de Ugarte creates. : Isabel Barreto must navigate not only the

(published October 2022) is a historical novel by Spanish author Javier Torras de Ugarte that chronicles the life of Isabel Barreto , the first female admiral in the history of navigation . Book Overview It follows her journey from the court in

: After becoming a widow during the voyage, Isabel chooses to continue the mission to colonize and Christianize the islands, demonstrating a "flight forward" mentality to survive political intrigue and mutiny.

(b. 1982, Madrid) is a Doctor of Art History and a gallery owner. He specializes in historical fiction that rescues forgotten female figures from anonymity. His other notable works include:

: Critics at Babelio highlight Isabel as a strong, decisive protagonist, though some readers found the pacing to be uneven, mimicking the "frequency of the waves". About the Author