: Her husband, who is depicted as deeply saddened by her loss but also portrayed within the context of the era's royal norms regarding mistresses.
: The protagonist, noted for her joy and sympathy rather than classical beauty, whose death just months after her wedding became the stuff of national folklore. De Alfonso la dulcisima esposa - Maria Pilar Qu...
: The Queen Mother and Mercedes' aunt, who served as her godmother but strongly opposed the marriage due to family political intrigues. : Her husband, who is depicted as deeply
: It details the rapid courtship and 1878 marriage between Mercedes and Alfonso XII, a union that faced significant opposition from the king's mother, Isabella II. : Her husband
The novel was originally published in 2003 by Lumen and spans approximately 288 pages.