A Kings Desire (1904)

By Mrs. Aylmer Gowing

Book Overview

A King's Desire is a historical fiction novel written by Mrs. Aylmer Gowing and published in 1904. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of King Edward III and his love for Alice Perrers, a beautiful and ambitious woman who becomes his mistress.The novel explores the political and social landscape of England during the 14th century, including the Hundred Years' War with France, the Black Death, and the power struggles between the nobility and the monarchy. It also delves into the complex relationships between the characters, including the tension between the king and his queen, Philippa of Hainault, and the jealousy and resentment of Alice's rivals at court.As the story progresses, Alice rises to power and influence, using her charm and intelligence to manipulate the king and secure her own position. However, her ambition and greed eventually lead to her downfall, as she becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to destroy her and the king's reputation.Overall, A King's Desire is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a fascinating and tumultuous period in English history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164534386
• ISBN13: 9781164534389
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"