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The captivating story of Ana Ludovina Teixeira de Aguilar unfolds against the backdrop of the French invasions of Portugal and the military aid provided by the English, commanded by the Duke of Wellington, who also played a pivotal role in her marriage to Waldron Kelly, an Irish lieutenant. Discover how Ana Kelly's love for Waldron remained steadfast until her death. Delve into her family's connection to the Portuguese royal family and the support Queen Victoria provided in the final phase of her life. This is a tale of love and remarkable resilience, intertwined with an intimate yet rigorous…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The captivating story of Ana Ludovina Teixeira de Aguilar unfolds against the backdrop of the French invasions of Portugal and the military aid provided by the English, commanded by the Duke of Wellington, who also played a pivotal role in her marriage to Waldron Kelly, an Irish lieutenant. Discover how Ana Kelly's love for Waldron remained steadfast until her death. Delve into her family's connection to the Portuguese royal family and the support Queen Victoria provided in the final phase of her life. This is a tale of love and remarkable resilience, intertwined with an intimate yet rigorous historical account. Gripping until the last page, this narrative comes highly recommended by Timeout Magazine as one of 28 must-read European literature books about romance and treason.
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Autorenporträt
Angela Leite was born in Vouzela, Portugal, in the district of Viseu. She graduated with a degree in Philosophy from the University of Lisbon and was a Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation scholarship holder at the University of Caen, France where she studied Education Sciences. She is holder of various honours, including the Melvin Jones Fellowship for Dedicated Humanitarian Services, the golden medal of merit bestowed by the Municipality of Oeiras, and was recognised by the Marquês de Pombal Foundation, in 2019, among those who shaped Oeiras in the last 250 years.