Royal Escape (Thorndike Press Large Print Clean Reads) - Hardcover

Heyer, Georgette

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410486109 ISBN 13: 9781410486103

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2016

Synopsis

A fascinating look into a tumultuous interlude in British history and the life of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

This brilliantly entertaining novel is a fictionalization of the true story of Charles II (May 29, 1630 ? February 6, 1685), charting his daring flight to France after the Battle of Worcester, where Cromwell and his Protestant forces defeated the Catholic king. For six weeks, Charles' life was in danger as he hid in the English countryside, disguised as a servant, unable to find a way across heavily guarded borders. His loyal courtiers were appalled by the ease and glee with which he adopted his new humble identity, insisting on chatting and even drinking with ostlers and houseboys. Two young women were instrumental in his eventual escape and one of them became a lifelong friend of the exiled king.

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Review:

""Royal Escape", first published in 1938, offers readers a very interesting window into the young life of King Charles II. " - Book Loons

"In short, ""Royal Escape"" is just the thing for you if you're into royalty, romance, and adventure. " - Journal of the Lincoln Heights Literary Society

""Royal Escape," first published in 1938, offers readers a very interesting window into the young life of King Charles II. " - Book Loons

From the Publisher:

One of the best-known and most beloved historical novelists captures a whole new audience in a stunning repackage.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1410486109
• ISBN 13: 9781410486103
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 681