The King's Rivals (1898)

The King's Rivals is a historical novel written by Elizabeth N. Barrow and published in 1898. The story is set in England during the reign of King James II in the late 17th century. It follows the lives of two young women, Arabella and Lucy, who are both in love with the same man, Lord George. However, Lord George is also the object of affection for the King's mistress, Lady Catherine. As the women compete for Lord George's attention, they become entangled in a web of political intrigue and scandal that threatens to destroy them all. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and ambition against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in English history. Through the lives of its characters, The King's Rivals offers a vivid portrayal of the courtly life and political machinations of the time, as well as a compelling story of passion and intrigue.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.