The Dead King (1910)

The Dead King is a historical fiction novel written by Rudyard Kipling and published in 1910. Set in the 12th century, the story follows the life of a young English prince named Humphrey, who is taken captive by the Saracens during the Crusades. Humphrey is eventually rescued by his father, King Henry II, but is left with a deep sense of betrayal and disillusionment towards his family and his country.As he grows older, Humphrey becomes increasingly disillusioned with the politics and corruption of the English court, and begins to question his own loyalty to his family and his country. He becomes involved in a plot to overthrow his own father and take the throne for himself, but his plans are thwarted when he is betrayed by his closest allies.The Dead King is a powerful exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. Kipling's vivid descriptions of the medieval world, as well as his compelling characters and gripping plot, make this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.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.