A Prince of the Captivity

Name: A Prince of the Captivity
Author: John Buchan

A Prince of the Captivity follows a soldier whose life spirals into chaos after a scandal leads to his imprisonment, and upon his release, he embarks on a quest for redemption and purpose in a rapidly evolving world. The narrative explores themes of personal transformation and the struggle for social justice against the backdrop of post-war society.

By John Buchan · First published 1923 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Thriller · 33 chapters · 141,632 words

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The little low-roofed café in the Rue des Célestins in which Falconet sat on a certain October afternoon was flooded with the hazy golden light which is the glory of Paris in a fine autumn. The patron was busy in a corner with his own avocations; a party of four stout citizens were drinking bocks and disputing vivaciously; but otherwise the place was empty, for it was the slack period when déjeuner is over and the hour of apéritifs has not arrived. Falconet was waiting for Adam, and as he smoked a delayed after- luncheon cigar he let his mind run over the events of the past week, since he had landed in England.

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Work type: Novel
Author: John Buchan
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Literary Fiction
Length: 141,632 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 1,815 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot involves a journey filled with challenges and exploration.
Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a backdrop of historical events and figures.
Thriller — The story contains suspenseful elements and tension throughout.
Drama — The themes explore human emotions and moral dilemmas.