Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 76 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) 1860 James, George Payne Rainsford The King's Highway This etext was produced by Jim Tinsley "The King's Highway" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative opens on the Irish coast with a gathering of three characters—two men and a young boy—entangled in a conversation that hints at a backdrop of political strife and personal turmoil, especially concerning a recent battle that has impacted their lives. At the start of the book, the atmosphere is tense as two men, one a soldier visibly affected by his experiences, and the other a more serious companion, discuss the aftermath of a military engagement, while a young boy, seemingly impacted by the somber mood, gazes toward the sea. The scene suggests themes of loss and sacrifice, especially regarding the death of a family member. The dialogue reveals underlying motives and relationships, hinting at plans and expectations, particularly concerning the boy’s future amidst a tumultuous political landscape. The introduction sets the stage for a story involving conflict, loyalty, and the search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 1082011 2025-07-02T08:40:55.440263 text/html 1081832 2025-01-08T21:50:38.413490 text/html 465465 2025-07-02T08:41:06.524149 application/epub+zip 482277 2025-07-02T08:40:58.484151 application/epub+zip 469428 2025-07-02T08:40:57.235150 application/epub+zip 811088 2025-07-02T08:41:12.935142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 771697 2025-07-02T08:41:05.677179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 753043 2022-09-02T11:45:29.072277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1021868 2025-07-02T08:40:54.689193 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 998765 2021-01-08T23:45:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17192 2025-07-02T08:41:13.069095 application/rdf+xml 14070 2025-07-02T08:40:57.722150 image/jpeg 3698 2025-07-02T08:40:57.477178 image/jpeg 368543 2021-01-08T23:45:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 460015 2025-07-02T08:40:55.522168 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia