The Cactus and the Crown

Second Empire #2

by Catherine Gavin

Historical fiction set in 19th century Mexico when the royal families of Europe collaborated with the French in an ingenious plan to take over Mexico by setting up Maximillian and his wife Carlota as the Emperor and Empress of Mexico.

Genres: Historical Fiction

472 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1962

About the author

Catherine Gavin was born in 1907 in Aberdeen and educated at Albyn Place School and Aberdeen University. She lectured for a time in the History Department and then became a War Correspondent with Kemsley newspapers. She wrote mainly historical fiction, dramatising such events as the Russian Revolution and the battle of Jutland.

Reviews

[Neer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Historical fiction set in Mexico during the Second Empire. More here: https://ahotcupofpleasureagain.wordpr...

[Risha · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a story of living in Mexico during the time of Maximilian. Some facts mixed with the fictional characters make this book very entertaining.