Begged At Court: A Legend Of Westminster (1867)
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ISBN10: 1436786711
ISBN13: 9781436786713
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436786713
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Begged At Court: A Legend Of Westminster is a novel written by Charles Knight and published in 1867. The book is set in the royal court of Westminster, and it tells the story of a young girl named Alice who is forced to beg for her survival after her father is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to death. Alice's mother has also died, leaving her alone and vulnerable.As Alice struggles to survive on the streets, she catches the eye of the queen, who takes pity on her and invites her into the court. Alice is initially overwhelmed by the luxury and extravagance of the court, but she soon learns that there are dangers and intrigues lurking beneath the surface.The novel explores themes of social inequality, justice, and the corrupting influence of power. It also delves into the lives of the people who inhabit the court, from the queen and her advisors to the servants and the beggars who live outside its walls.Overall, Begged At Court: A Legend Of Westminster is a gripping tale of survival and intrigue set in one of the most famous courts in history.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.
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