The Children of the King a Tale of Southern Italy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417945320)

The Children of the King is a historical fiction novel written by F. Marion Crawford. The story takes place in Southern Italy during the 18th century and follows the lives of three siblings, Prince Luigi, Princess Teresa, and Prince Angelo, who are the children of the King of Naples. When their father dies, the siblings are forced to flee their home and go into hiding to avoid being captured by their enemies. They are aided by a group of loyal followers who help them navigate the dangerous terrain of Southern Italy. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including betrayal, treachery, and violence. Despite these challenges, the siblings remain determined to reclaim their rightful place on the throne and restore order to their kingdom. The Children of the King is a gripping tale of adventure, loyalty, and perseverance set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Italian history.1885. With frontispiece. F. Marion Crawford was one of the more famous authors in the English-speaking world at the time of his death in 1909. He wrote over forty novels, most of which were in the style of disposable romances popular at the time. He also wrote stories of the horror and occult, which are generally the ones for which he is remembered today. The Children of the King begins: Lay your course southeast half east from the Campanella. If the weather is what it should be in late summer you will have a fresh breeze on the starboard quarter from ten in the morning till four or five o'clock in the afternoon. Sail straight across the wide gulf of Salerno, and when you are over give the Licosa Point a wide berth, for the water is shallow and there are reefs along shore. Moreover there is no light on Licosa Point, and many a good ship has gone to pieces there in dark winter nights when the surf is rolling in. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: F. Marion Crawford
ISBN-10: 141794532X
ISBN-13: 9781417945320
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/19/2004
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d