La Montálvez by José María de Pereda

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La Montálvez by José María de Pereda

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By Charlotte Girard Posted on Jan 2, 2026

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Authors: Pereda, José María de, 1833-1906 Published By : Pereda, José María de, 1833-1906

Book Language: Spanish

Ever wonder what happens when old money meets new ideas? That's the heart of 'La Montálvez.' It's a classic Spanish novel that feels surprisingly modern, following a wealthy family whose world gets turned upside down. The story centers on the headstrong young heiress, Luz, who wants more than the comfortable life she was born into. Her father, Don Luis, is a traditionalist who believes in honor above all else. When Luz's modern ideas clash with her father's rigid values, you can practically hear the family china rattling. It's a quiet, character-driven drama about love, duty, and the price of pride, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Spanish society. If you like stories about family secrets and social change, this one's a hidden gem.

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_Reasons for annulling the pretended Assembly at_ Linlithgow, 1608. _Reasons for annulling the pretended Assembly at_ Glasgow, 1610. _Reasons for annulling the pretended Assembly at_ Aberdene, 1616. _The nullitie of the pretended Assembly at_ Saint Andrews, 1617. _Reasons for annulling the pretended Assembly, holden at_ Perth, 1618. Act. Sess. 13. December 5. 1638. _Against the unlawfull oaths of intrants._ Act. Sess. 14. December 6. 1638. _Condemning the Service-book, Book of Canons, Book of Ordination, and the high Commission._ _Sentence of deposition and excommunication against Mr._ John Spottiswood, _pretended Archbishop of St._ Andrews; _Mr._ Patrik Lindsay, _pretended Archbishop of_ Glasgow: _Mr._ David Lindsay, _pretended Bishop of_ Edinburgh: _Mr._ Thomas Sidserfe, _pretended Bishop of_ Galloway: _Mr._ John Maxwell, _pretended Bishop of_ Rosse: _Mr._ Walter Whyt-foord, _pretended Bishop of_ Brechen. _Sentence of deposition and excommunication, against_ Mr. Adam Ballantyne, _pretended Bishop of_ Aberdeen, _and Mr. James Wedderburn pretended Bishop of_ Dumblane. _Sentence of deposition against Master_ John Guthry, _pretended Bishop of_ Murray: _Mr._ John Grahame, _pretended Bishop of_ Orknay, _Mr._ James Fairlie, _pretended Bishop of_ Lismoir: _Mr._ Neil Cambell, _pretended Bishop of_ Isles. _Sentence of deposition against Maister_ Alexander Lindsay _pretended Bishop of_ Dunkell. _Sentence of deposition against Master_ John Abernethie _pretended Bishop of_ Cathnes. Act of the Assembly at _Glasgow_, Sess. 16. December 8. 1638. _Declaring Episcopacie to have been abjured by the Confession of Faith_, 1580. _And to be removed out of this Kirk._ Act. Sess. 17. December 10. 1638. _The Assembly at_ Glasgow, _declaring the five Articles of_ Perth _to have been abjured and to bee removed._ Act. Sess. 21. December 17. 1638. Act. Sess. 23, 24. December 17. 18. Act Sess. 14. December 18. 1638. Act. Sess. 25. December 19. 1638. _Against the civil places and power of Kirk-men._ Act Sess. 26. December 20. 1638. Act. Sess. 26. December 20. 1638. Act Sess. 26. December 20. 1638. Act Sess. 26. December 20. Act Sess. 26. December 20. 1638. _Concerning the subscribing the confession of Faith lately subscribed by his Majesties Commissioner, and urged to be subscribed by others._ Act. Sess. 26. December 20. 1638. _Concerning yearly generall Assemblies._ _Ordaining an humble supplication to be sent to the Kings Majestie._ The General Assembly, At Edinburgh, 1639. Sess. 8. August 17. 1639. _Master_ George Grahame _his renouncing and abjuring of Episcopacie._ Sess. 8. August 17. 1639. _Act containing the Causes and Remedie of the by-gone Evils of this Kirk._ Sess. 18. Aug. 26. 1639. _Act approving an old Register of the Generall Assembly._ Act Sess. 19. August 27. 1639. _Act approving the deposition of the Ministers by the Committees._ Act Sess. 20. Aug. 28. 1639. _Act anent receiving of deposed Ministers._ Act Sess. 21. August 29. 1639. _Act anent the keeping of the Lords Day._ Act Sess. 22. Aug. 29. 1639. _a Meridie._ _Articles and Overtures approved by the Assembly._ Sess. 23. August 30. 1639. _The Supplication of the General Assembly to the Kings Majesties Commissioner, concerning the Book, called_, The large Declaration. _The Supplication of the Assembly to His Majesties High Commissioner, and the Lords of secret Councell._ _The Act of the Lords of Councel at_ Edinburgh, August 30. 1639. _containing the_ Answer _of the preceding_ Supplication. _The Kings Majesties Commissioners Declarations._ _Like as his Majesties Commissioner, read and gave in the Declaration following, of his consent to the Act of the Assembly_ 17. August, _anent the causes of our by gone evils._ _Like as His Majesties Commissioner, read and gave in the Declaration following:_ _Act ordaining the subscription of the Confession of Faith and Covenant, with the Assemblies Declaration._ _Act anent Appellations._ _Act anent advising with Synods and Presbyteries...

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José María de Pereda's La Montálvez is a classic novel that explores the quiet tremors within a powerful family. Written in the late 19th century, it offers a window into a Spain caught between tradition and the first whispers of a new era.

The Story

The story follows the Montálvez family, wealthy landowners whose world is built on honor and social standing. The real conflict begins with Luz, the intelligent and spirited daughter. She's exposed to new, liberal ideas that challenge everything her father, Don Luis, stands for. He is a man of rigid principle, convinced that family reputation is the most important thing. As Luz seeks a life guided by her own heart and mind, she collides with her father's iron will. The tension isn't about grand battles, but about stifled conversations, disapproving glances, and the heavy weight of expectation. The plot asks a simple, timeless question: can love survive when it's pitted against a deeply held sense of duty?

Why You Should Read It

You should read it because the characters feel real, not like historical figures in a museum. Don Luis isn't just a 'stubborn patriarch'—you understand his fear that the world he knows is crumbling. Luz isn't just a 'rebellious daughter'—you feel her frustration and her genuine desire for something authentic. Pereda doesn't pick sides; he shows you both. The real drama is in the small moments: a tense dinner, a carefully worded letter, a decision left unmade. It's a masterclass in showing how big societal shifts play out in the living room.

Final Verdict

This book is perfect for readers who love character studies and historical fiction that focuses on people, not just events. If you enjoyed the family dynamics in 'Pride and Prejudice' or the social observation in Balzac's novels, you'll find a lot to love here. It's not a fast-paced adventure, but a thoughtful, beautifully written portrait of a family at a crossroads. A truly rewarding read for a quiet afternoon.

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