His Majesty's Well-Beloved

An Episode In The Life Of Mr. Thomas Betterton As Told By His Friend John Honeywood (1919)

von Emmuska Orczy Orczy

320 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""His Majesty's Well-Beloved"" is a historical fiction novel written by Emmuska Orczy and published in 1919. The story is set in 17th century England and follows the life of Mr. Thomas Betterton, a famous actor and theatre manager, as told by his friend John Honeywood. The novel is set during the reign of King Charles II and explores the political and social climate of the time. Betterton is portrayed as a loyal subject of the king and a talented performer who struggles to balance his personal life with his professional obligations. The novel also delves into the romantic relationships of Betterton and his friends, as well as the intrigues and scandals of the royal court. Overall, ""His Majesty's Well-Beloved"" is a captivating tale of friendship, love, and loyalty set against the backdrop of a fascinating historical period.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781436871334
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC