Kings-at-Arms by Marjorie Bowen
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"Kings-at-Arms" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book immerses readers in the political intrigues and personal dramas of the early 18th century in Northern Europe, focusing on the actions and characters of significant historical figures like Karl XII of Sweden and Peter the Great of Russia. It explores themes of power, ambition, and the complexities of leadership, particularly through the lens of its main
characters, including the young Karl, who is depicted as both a promising leader and a troubled youth. At the start of the novel, the young King Karl XII of Sweden appears somewhat lost in his authority, struggling with the expectations placed upon him while dealing with the realities of his youth—arrogance and indulgence in wine and hunting. The narrative captures a crucial moment where his ambitious councilor, Count Piper, and his imposing grandmother, Queen Dowager Eleanora Edwiga, plot to influence him as threats loom from Denmark and Russia. Meanwhile, the spirited Viktoria von Falkenberg enters, whose beauty and intelligence provoke Karl's interest, challenging him to rise above his youthful distractions and embrace his destiny as a king. The initial chapters set a rich tableau of character dynamics and the tense political landscape of the time, promising a compelling exploration of royal ambitions and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19015981 |
| Title | Kings-at-Arms |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55272 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55272-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 440 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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