Publisher's Synopsis
""The Path of the King"" is a novel by John Buchan, first published in 1921. The story is set in medieval Europe and follows the journey of a young man named Dickson McCunn, who becomes embroiled in the political and military struggles of the time. McCunn is a retired grocer who sets out on a walking tour of the Scottish countryside, but his journey takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a group of conspirators planning a rebellion against the king. McCunn becomes involved in their plot, but as he learns more about their motives and the consequences of their actions, he begins to question whether he is on the right path. Along the way, McCunn encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a young woman named Alison Westwater, who becomes his love interest. ""The Path of the King"" is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of political upheaval.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.
