Kuninkaan miekkamies : Historiallinen seikkailuromaani by Rafael Sabatini
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"Kuninkaan miekkamies: Historiallinen seikkailuromaani" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sir Crispin Galliard, a brash and roguish knight, who finds himself embroiled in the turmoil of the English Civil War. With a mix of humor and danger, the plot promises intrigue and action as Crispin navigates a world filled with political strife and personal conflict. The opening of the novel
introduces us to a dimly lit tavern where Sir Crispin, described as a 'krouviritari' (a tavern knight), displays his boisterous personality through song and bravado, annoying a young man named Kenneth Stewart. Their interaction reveals a tension between Crispin's cavalier attitude and Kenneth's sense of propriety. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifts when a desperate Irishman named Hogan bursts in, seeking refuge after committing murder. Crispin reluctantly agrees to help Hogan escape, leading Kenneth into a morally complicated situation. This initial encounter sets the stage for themes of loyalty, honor, and the chaos of war, creating an intriguing premise for readers to delve deeper into the ensuing adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | The tavern knight. Finnish |
| Title | Kuninkaan miekkamies : Historiallinen seikkailuromaani |
| Original Publication | Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1927. |
| Credits | Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70960 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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