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Christie The King's Servant

Christie The King's Servant

Walton, O. F.

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OccultFiction AnthologiesChristian Living

ISBN10: 1162657855
ISBN13: 9781162657851
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.18 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Christie The King's Servant is a historical novel written by Mrs. O. F. Walton. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around a young girl named Christie, who is determined to serve King Charles II. Christie's father, a loyalist, dies in a battle, leaving her and her mother to fend for themselves. Christie's mother is a seamstress and teaches her daughter the trade. However, Christie's heart is set on serving the king. One day, Christie gets a chance to meet the king and impresses him with her skills. The king takes her into his service, and Christie becomes his servant. As she serves the king, Christie learns about the politics and intrigues of the court. She also becomes friends with the king's daughter, Princess Anne. However, Christie's loyalty to the king is tested when she discovers a plot to overthrow him. She must decide whether to remain loyal to the king or risk her life to stop the plot. The book is a tale of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. It is a captivating story that transports the reader to the court of King Charles II and provides a glimpse into the life of a servant during that era.That night I had a strange dream. I thought I was once more on the village green. It was a wild, stormy night, the wind was blowing hard, and the rain was falling fast; yet through the darkness I could distinguish crowds of figures gathered on the green. On the side farther from the sea there was a bright light streaming through the darkness. I wondered in my dream what was going on, and I found that it was a tug of war, taking place in the darkness of the night. I saw the huge cable, and gradually as I watched I caught sight of those who were pulling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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