I The King Author:Frances Parkinson Keyes Frances Parkinson Keyes has done it again in this brilliantly conceived novel that captures the somber beauty and dazzling splendor of Spain's golden 17th century. — Against the backdrop of those splendid and turbulent years, Mrs. Keyes spins out the dramatic story of Philip IV, a troubled, misguided, but devout ruler. It is also the story of th... more »e women in his life-especially the child bride who became his queen, and the beautiful Blue Nun, Sor Maria, who helped turn the profligate into a true monarch.« less