Publisher's Synopsis
The Conqueror's Lady: Ines Suarez is a historical fiction novel written by Stella Burke May. The book tells the story of Ines Suarez, a real-life conquistadora who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of South America in the 16th century. Ines Suarez was a Spanish woman who traveled to Peru with her husband, but after he died, she decided to stay and become a part of the conquistador army.The novel follows Ines's journey as she navigates the harsh realities of life in the New World, including battles with indigenous people, disease, and political strife. Ines becomes a respected member of the conquistador army and earns the nickname ""La Conquistadora"" for her bravery and leadership skills.Throughout the book, Ines struggles with her own identity as a woman in a male-dominated society and grapples with the morality of the conquest. She also forms a romantic relationship with Pedro de Valdivia, another conquistador, which adds a layer of personal drama to the story.The Conqueror's Lady: Ines Suarez is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that brings to life the fascinating story of a woman who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of South America.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.
