The Path Of The King (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162704258)

The Path of the King is a novel written by the Scottish author John Buchan. The book is set in the medieval era and follows the journey of a young man named Dickson McCunn, who is a successful grocer in Glasgow. One day, McCunn decides to take a break from his mundane life and sets out on a walking tour of the Scottish countryside. Along the way, he meets a group of people who are involved in a political conspiracy to overthrow the government and establish a new king on the throne.McCunn becomes embroiled in the plot and is tasked with delivering a message to the exiled king, who is living in France. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous enemies, and a budding romance with a young woman named Alison. Through his journey, McCunn learns about courage, loyalty, and the true meaning of honor.The Path of the King is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and duty. Buchan's writing is vivid and descriptive, transporting the reader to the rugged Scottish landscape and immersing them in the world of medieval politics and intrigue. The book is a classic of Scottish literature and remains a popular read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.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: John Buchan
ISBN-10: 116270425X
ISBN-13: 9781162704258
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.44d