The book explores the ambitions and secrets of Christopher Columbus and his descendants, as well as the lives of the powerful women who wore the gems. Themes and Reception
The pearls travel through various European courts and significant historical moments, including: Las perlas malditas del almirante - Monica Hern...
The book is described as a "portrait of memories" that spans multiple countries, including Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy. The book explores the ambitions and secrets of
A young woman working at an auction house receives a set of pearl earrings rumored to be cursed, triggering a search into their dark past. King Louis XIV gifts the pearls to his
King Louis XIV gifts the pearls to his lover, Marie Mancini , as a symbol of their unconsummated love.
Reviewers from platforms like Conjurando Letras and El Siglo de Torreón praise the author's meticulous research and her ability to blend historical facts with a compelling mystery.
The novel follows the pearls' origins during Columbus’s third voyage to the Americas. According to legend, the Admiral took the pearls from their original owner by force, an act that supposedly imbued them with a "curse" of misery and violent death for anyone who possesses them. Key Historical Milestones