The King's Achievement by Robert Hugh Benson
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"The King's Achievement" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Torridon family during the reign of King Henry VIII, particularly focusing on the decisions made by the sons, Ralph and Christopher Torridon. Ralph navigates the political landscape as a confidant of Cromwell, while Christopher grapples with his spiritual calling and the appeal of monastic life. The opening
of the book sets a peaceful yet charged atmosphere at Overfield Court, the family’s estate, as Ralph returns home after a long absence. He is greeted by his father, Sir James Torridon, and the family is soon joined by the chaplain, Mr. Carleton. The primary catalyst for change occurs when Christopher reveals his desire to pursue a religious vocation after a profound encounter with the Holy Maid, which he believes is divinely sanctioned. This decision introduces potential tensions within the family, especially given Ralph’s more secular ambitions and his skepticism towards such spiritual matters. Their contrasting perspectives on faith and duty indicate underlying conflicts that may shape their destinies throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Benson, Robert Hugh, 1871-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | The King's Achievement |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16375 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16375-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 554 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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