The Spider King
by Lawrence Schoonover
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The young Prince was hated by his father, his powerful cousin, and challenged by a personal foe known only to his wife, his priest, and his alchemist.This is the story of the resolute dreamer Louis and his supporters, who saw a nation’s unrealized potential and its way to greatness. Renowned author Lawrence Schoonover weaves a vibrant story of an inspirational victory over tremendous odds.Tags
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- Canonical title
- The Spider King
- Original publication date
- 1954
- People/Characters
- Louis XI, King of France; Margaret Stewart, dauphine of France
- Important places
- France
- Dedication
- To My First-Born Daughter
JUDITH
with a promise to
Elizabeth, Caroline, and Virginia
that theirs will follow
at reasonable intervals, as they did,
this book is
affectionately dedicated - First words
- Between the slow-flowing rivers of Auron and Yèvre in the fertile plain which constitutes the rich heartland of France, there rises an unexpected hillock on which has stood since Roman times the fortified city of Bourges.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)But in death the drooping corner of his mouth had twisted up into a satisfied smile.
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- Languages
- Dutch, English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 5
- ASINs
- 12
