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The Path of the King

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    The Path of the King is a historical fiction novel by John Buchan. Readers will find themes of kings and rulers.

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    About The Path of the King

    "The Path of the King" by John Buchan is a novel published in 1921. Through a series of loosely-connected historical episodes spanning from Viking times to nineteenth-century America, the book traces how a spark of greatness passes through generations across Norman, French, Flemish, English, and Scottish bloodlines. A golden torque becomes a ring that travels through centuries, symbolizing royal spirit that endures even when hidden among common people, ultimately revealing its destination in an unexpected American hero.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Historical fiction
    • War stories
    • Kings and rulers

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    Who wrote The Path of the King?

    The Path of the King was written by John Buchan.

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    It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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