Name: The Touchstone Of Fortune. Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, who lived, thrived, and fell in the Doleful Reign of the so-called Merry Monarch, Charles II (en Inglés)
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Author: Charles Major
ISBN: 9788167170040

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The Touchstone Of Fortune. Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, who lived, thrived, and fell in the Doleful Reign of the so-called Merry Monarch, Charles II (en Inglés)

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Libro Físico

Editorial

Double9 Books LLP

Autor

Charles Major

Año

2026

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

224

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

ISBN13

9788167170040

The Touchstone Of Fortune. Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, who lived, thrived, and fell in the Doleful Reign of the so-called Merry Monarch, Charles II (en Inglés)

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Reseña del libro "The Touchstone Of Fortune. Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, who lived, thrived, and fell in the Doleful Reign of the so-called Merry Monarch, Charles II (en Inglés)"

The Touchstone of Fortune is an early historical romance novel that explores court life, ambition, and political intrigue during the Restoration era of King Charles II in England. It is significant for its depiction of aristocratic society, moral complexity, and the pursuit of fortune within a highly stratified and politically charged court environment.The narrative follows Baron Clyde and his cousin Frances Jennings, whose beauty and social position place her at the centre of courtly ambitions and shifting alliances, the story examines how personal desire and political strategy intersect within the royal court. Frances’s attempt to secure a position as maid of honour to the Duchess of York reflects the fragile balance between survival and advancement in aristocratic society. Her developing relationship with George Hamilton introduces emotional tension and highlights the risks of love within a setting driven by status and influence. These dynamics are further shaped by court politics under Charles II, reinforcing Charles II court life fiction and politics as a central interpretive frame.