Royal Escape: In which a dare-devil King with a price on his head fools his enemies and terrifies his friends (Historical Romances, 10) Historical Study & Educational Resources ISBN13: 9780028717852 ISBN10: 0028717856 Material

ISBN13: 9780028717852 ISBN10: 0028717856 Material Type: hardcover

"Falkner supplies a tight story that features a strong plot and believable characters

and drama that only Paris could offer

O'Neill's larger-than-life personality

Keep this book around to read for autumn story hours—but you might want a piece of pumpkin pie when you’re done

Royal Escape: In which a dare-devil King with a price on his head fools his enemies and terrifies his friends (Historical Romances, 10) Historical Study & Educational Resources ISBN13: 9780028717852 ISBN10: 0028717856 MaterialA fascinating look into a tumultuous interlude in British history and the life of Bonnie Prince Charlie. This brilliantly entertaining novel is a fictionalization of the true story of Charles II (May 29, 1630 February 6,1685), charting his daring flight to France after the Battle of Worcester, where Cromwell and his Protestant forces defeated the Catholic king. For six weeks, Charles' life was in danger as he hid in the English countryside, disguised