Publisher's Synopsis
A King There Was is a historical novel by E. Charles Vivian. Set in medieval Europe, the book tells the story of a young prince named Richard who, after the sudden death of his father, is thrust into the role of king. Richard must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and deal with the many challenges that come with ruling a kingdom. Along the way, he is aided by a cast of colorful characters, including his loyal advisor Sir John, the cunning Lady Margaret, and the brave knight Sir William. As Richard struggles to maintain his grip on power, he must also confront his own doubts and fears, and ultimately decide what kind of king he wants to be. A King There Was is a gripping tale of power, ambition, and redemption, told with vivid detail and a keen eye for historical accuracy.I will sing you a man - but first there is the tender little story that must precede his history, as, if you would know why a sand castle is shaken down by the ripples from a pool, you must first know how the stone was thrown to cause the ripples. And this story is as told by Cloa the priest, so that there is in it none of the ringing strength of the legend Leonti handed down, but only such aching sweetness as is in opening buds and the scented winds of early spring.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.
