The King's Namesake: A Tale Of Carisbrook Castle (1873)
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ISBN10: 1120893925
ISBN13: 9781120893925
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120893925
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The King's Namesake: A Tale of Carisbrook Castle is a historical novel written by Catherine Mary Phillimore and published in 1873. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young boy named Charles, who is the son of a nobleman and is named after King Charles I. The novel is set in Carisbrook Castle, which is located on the Isle of Wight, and is known for being the place where King Charles I was imprisoned before his execution.The story begins with Charles' arrival at Carisbrook Castle, where he meets a group of children who live in the castle. He quickly becomes friends with them and learns about the history of the castle. As he spends more time in the castle, Charles discovers that there is a plot to free the imprisoned King Charles I, and he becomes involved in the plan.Throughout the novel, Phillimore weaves together historical facts and fictional characters to create a compelling story of loyalty, friendship, and adventure. The King's Namesake explores themes of political intrigue, loyalty to the monarchy, and the importance of standing up for what is right.Overall, The King's Namesake is a captivating historical novel that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy stories set in the past. It is a well-written and engaging tale that transports readers to a different time and place, and offers a unique perspective on the events of the 17th century.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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