The Path of the King

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Buchan, John, 1875-1940

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Path of the King" by John Buchan is a historical novel likely written during the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes of destiny, lineage, and the contrast between nobility and common birth through the life of Biorn, a young prince of Hightown. He navigates his childhood amidst tales of valor and the weight of his royal ancestry while grappling with the foreboding hints of future achievements and trials that await him. The opening of the novel introduces three characters at a winter camp discussing the nature of greatness and the hidden legacies within ordinary lives. The conversation ignites Biorn's childhood imagination as he embarks on adventurous games that symbolize his quest for identity and purpose. As Biorn grows, he is influenced by the stories of his warriors and the predictions of a wise woman, Katla, who foretells his future potential. There are themes of struggle and prophecies that hint at greater destinies beyond the mundane, setting the stage for Biorn's journey from childhood to manhood in a world filled with danger, warfare, and the pursuit of greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Prologue

Hightower under Sunfell

The Englishman

The wife of Flanders

Eyes of youth

The maid

The wood of life

Eaucourt by the waters

The hidden city

The regicide

The marplot

The lit chamber

In the dark land

The last stage

The end of the road

Epilogue.

Credits:

Produced by Mary Starr, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Path_of_the_King

Release date is 1999-11-01