The Faithless Favorite: A Mixed Tragedy (Classic Reprint)

Edwin Sauter

ISBN 10: 1330389069 / ISBN 13: 9781330389065

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This fascinating book is a multifaceted journey set in Saxon England, plunging us into the heart of a tantalizing era. The author, a skilled wordsmith, masterfully immerses us in a time of clashing wills and shifting loyalties. At the core of the narrative is a daring favorite, Athelwold, who must navigate a treacherous political landscape. But as we follow his rise and fall, the novel explores morality, betrayal, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. Through vivid prose and compelling characters, this captivating saga unravels historical complexities and the ceaseless human search for love, truth, and power within the intricate tapestry of medieval times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Faithless Favorite: A Mixed Tragedy (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330389069
• ISBN 13: 9781330389065
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama

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Synopsis

Duty, desire, and danger collide in a tempest of royal intrigue.

A devout king, a power‑hungry priest, and a trio of restless nobles pull the realm toward catastrophe as love and loyalty clash with ambition. This drama, set in a mythic past, unfolds with vivid dialogue, brisk action, and a dark sense of fate.

• A glare of courtly politics and personal vendettas drives a wake of consequences for the king and his favorites.
• Tense confrontations mix with sharp humor as characters navigate honor, betrayal, and the lure of Elfrida.
• Atriumphed by a doomed romance and foiled schemes, the story explores duty vs. desire and the costs of pursuit.
• The stagecraft and language evoke a rich, Elizabethan‑style atmosphere that heightens the tragedy.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classical tragedy, monarchs and mischief, and moral conflicts wrought in a grand historical frame. The book offers a vivid example of character-driven drama where every choice echoes across a bruised kingdom.