Reviewers on Goodreads and literary blogs frequently note the stark realism Peridis employs regarding familial ties. In this era, blood meant nothing when compared to land and crowns. Berenguela had to wage political war against her own ex-husband, Alfonso IX of León, to protect her son’s heritage.
by José María Pérez, known as "Peridis" , is a masterclass in historical fiction that rescues one of the most powerful yet overlooked women in Spanish medieval history: Queen Berenguela of Castile. La Reina Sin Reino - Jose Maria Perez (Peridis)...
Peridis subverts the traditional narrative of the Reconquista. He shifts the focus away from the battlefield and into the diplomatic courts, showing that Berenguela's ink, negotiations, and strategic patience were just as powerful as her son's sword. Reviewers on Goodreads and literary blogs frequently note
The novel is heavily praised on Babelio and Casa del Libro for its immense historical accuracy. Peridis avoids modernizing his characters, keeping them deeply rooted in the medieval mindset. by José María Pérez, known as "Peridis" ,
Though she effectively possessed no official crown of her own after this move, she remained the relentless geopolitical architect guiding her son's legendary military campaigns and the ultimate unification of the kingdoms of Castile and León. 🔍 Deep Thematic Analysis