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1999-11-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Buchan, John
1875
1940
Tweedsmuir, John Buchan, Baron
The Path of the King
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Path_of_the_King
Prologue -- Hightower under Sunfell -- The Englishman -- The wife of Flanders -- Eyes of youth -- The maid -- The wood of life -- Eaucourt by the waters -- The hidden city -- The regicide -- The marplot -- The lit chamber -- In the dark land -- The last stage -- The end of the road -- Epilogue.
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"The Path of the King" by John Buchan is a historical novel likely written during the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes of destiny, lineage, and the contrast between nobility and common birth through the life of Biorn, a young prince of Hightown. He navigates his childhood amidst tales of valor and the weight of his royal ancestry while grappling with the foreboding hints of future achievements and trials that await him. The opening of the novel introduces three characters at a winter camp discussing the nature of greatness and the hidden legacies within ordinary lives. The conversation ignites Biorn’s childhood imagination as he embarks on adventurous games that symbolize his quest for identity and purpose. As Biorn grows, he is influenced by the stories of his warriors and the predictions of a wise woman, Katla, who foretells his future potential. There are themes of struggle and prophecies that hint at greater destinies beyond the mundane, setting the stage for Biorn’s journey from childhood to manhood in a world filled with danger, warfare, and the pursuit of greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Historical fiction
War stories
Kings and rulers -- Fiction
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