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Royal Escape [Large Print]
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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.
Format:Hardcover
Large Print:Yes
Language:English
ISBN:1410486109
ISBN13:9781410486103
Release Date:March 2016
Publisher:Thorndike Press
Length:617 Pages
Weight:1.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 5.6" x 8.6"
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3 ratings
Surprisingly Good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Heyer's historical novels are typically not my favorites, but this one--possibly because it's so accurate and well-paced--was fascinating and fun. Even had I no knowledge of the events, it would be a great read. But Heyer's able to flesh out the facts of the well-known story. Since, as her husband boasted, her research is thorough and flawless, I never had to wonder (as one must with so many authors of this ilk), "Did it really happen like that?" That's one of the things that makes Heyer such a comfortable author: she's trust-worthy.
One of my favourite historical novels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I love this book. Charles II is one of my favourite real people in history and this book creates him as a real breathing person. The events of this book were true and most of the story is the one that Charles himself told on the boat as he returned to England as king, 9 years after the event of the book and Samuel Pepys recorded. Because the tale is Charles own story the detail that Georgette Heyer puts in the book are often the king's own memories and the lightheartedness of the character relects his own descriptions of his actions. Charles certainly was an unusual man for his time and the story of his escape may be one of the explanations of why he was a man who wore his kingship very lightly yet valued it above all. It was hard won. True there is no suspense, anyone who reads history knows Charles did escape but if it were not a true tale it would be one which was described as an historical romp. The book does lack the romance of other books but the fact that Georgette Heyer found enough drama in the tale without rewriting recorded history adds to the book He was also the protype for the lovable rakes and rogues that Georgette Heyer often made her heros.
Royal Escape
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Georgette Heyer is a writer unparralled today in her descriptions of England and the social practices of the day. At times a little wordy, just know that it may be an acquired taste that becomes an addiction. I wish someone would make CDs of all of her books. They are a delight.
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