Project Gutenberg 2015-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 159 Bowen, Marjorie 1888 1952 Long, Mrs. Arthur Long, Margaret Gabrielle Vere Campbell Paye, Robert Campbell, Gabrielle Margaret Vere Costanzo, Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell Long, Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell Campbell, Margaret God's Playthings The King's son [James Scot, Duke of Monmouth] -- A biography: the Earl of Strafford -- A poor Spanish lodging: Philip Wharton, Duke of Wharton -- Defeat: Edward Plantagenet -- Twilight: Lucrezia Borgia, Duchess d'Este -- The camp outside Namur: Don Juan of Austria -- The Polander -- The extraordinary story of Grace Endicott -- The cup of chicory water -- The burning of the vanities: Being an account of the last day of carnival and the vision of Girolamo Savonarola in the City of Florence, 1497 -- A woman of the people: Madame la Comtesse du Barry -- The aristocrat [Marie Jean Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet] -- The betrothed of Pedro el Justicar: Jehanne Plantagenet -- The Macedonian groom: The Emperor Michael III -- The prisoner: Sophia Dorothea of Zell -- The yellow intaglio: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola. Produced by Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "God's Playthings" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative opens with the dramatic tale of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, a historical figure involved in a rebellion against King James II of England, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of political intrigue. The story introduces Duke Monmouth's complex character, characterized by both noble aspirations and deep vulnerabilities, as he navigates the perils of his rebellion and confronts the bitter reality of his fate. The opening of "God's Playthings" immerses readers in a rich historical tapestry, vividly portraying the events surrounding Monmouth's rebellion. It begins with a letter from Monmouth, revealing his desperation and hope for mercy from the King, illustrated against the backdrop of betrayal and shifting loyalties. As the narrative progresses, it delves into Monmouth's internal struggles, depicting his reluctance to engage in treachery despite the urgings of others, ultimately leading to a poignant climax of existential questions about identity and legacy. This early portion effectively sets up a dramatic and emotionally charged story that promises to explore the intersections of personal ambition and tragic downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Biographical fiction Short stories, English PR Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 500418 2025-06-20T04:00:35.434724 text/html 486823 2024-10-24T17:46:00 text/html 256353 2025-06-20T04:00:43.220679 application/epub+zip 259630 2025-06-20T04:00:36.670706 application/epub+zip 259630 2025-06-20T04:00:36.090747 application/epub+zip 410461 2025-06-20T04:00:48.141652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368516 2025-06-20T04:00:42.598710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368640 2022-09-22T12:16:38.016116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455486 2025-06-20T04:00:33.787751 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 435672 2024-10-24T17:46:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18325 2025-06-20T04:00:48.292648 application/rdf+xml 10317 2025-06-20T04:00:36.204739 image/jpeg 1562 2025-06-20T04:00:36.147759 image/jpeg 229878 2025-06-20T04:00:35.485759 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