Hilda Toledano, also known as Maria Pia, was the famous Pretender to the Portuguese throne. In his excellent work, J. Pailler introduces the reader to this proud and eccentric woman whose claim to the Portuguese throne became her life's cause. Translated by the author, Projected Letters publishes the series every three weeks. This book is out now in Portuguese, and can be purchased from Bertrand Editora. Anyone with an interest in the royal families of Europe should look to Maria Pia, the assumed daughter of King D. Carlos of Portugal — a glamorous, passionate, and tenacious advocate of her own ambitions.