Long Live the King! by Guy Boothby

Name: Long Live the King!
Author: Guy Boothby

The story revolves around a young man who discovers he is the last living heir of an ancient and powerful dynasty that has been thought to be extinct for centuries. He must navigate a complex web of intrigue and deception to claim his rightful place on the throne, while also confronting the dark secrets and mysteries surrounding his family's past.

By Guy Boothby · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 22 chapters · 96,442 words

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How strange it seems, after this long lapse of time, to look back upon those days, and after all that has come between. When I think of the child whose curious fancies, strange whims, and still stranger life, I am about to portray, I find myself inclining towards what is certainly a feeling of bewilderment, and one that might almost be said to be akin to physical pain. That the little fellow I see in my mind's eye, playing so happily on the far side of that River of Years, can be _myself_, the man sitting in this chair, who, pen in hand, is trying so hard to arrange his thoughts, is to me scarcely believable. Between the two there looms so vast a difference, that it would appear as if no possible connecting link could serve to unite them with each other. Whether I am better or worse for the change must be left for more competent judges to declare.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Guy Boothby
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Political
Length: 96,442 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 1,341 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure — The plot is driven by thrilling and action-packed sequences that are characteristic of adventure stories.
Historical Fiction — The setting and events are influenced by historical contexts, providing a backdrop that aligns with historical fiction.
Romance — Romantic elements are woven into the narrative, influencing character motivations and plot developments.
Drama — The story contains dramatic elements that focus on intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.