C. Ranger-Gull

Broschiertes Buch

House of Torment A Tale Of The Remarkable Adventures Of Mr. John Commendone Gentleman To King Philip Ii Of Spain At The English Court

Beschreibung

In "House of Torment: A Tale Of The Remarkable Adventures Of Mr. John Commendone Gentleman To King Philip II Of Spain At The English Court", a young gentleman at the English Court navigates the political and personal complexities of the Tudor era during Queen Mary I's reign. The story explores themes of faith, ambition, and the intrigue of the royal court. As John Commendone prepares for life at court, he discusses his ambitions and observations with his father, contrasting the peaceful life in Kent with the political tensions at court. John's keen awareness of the court's power dynamics leads him to reflect on loyalty, duty, and the moral dilemmas of the time. The novel delves into the internal struggles between personal beliefs and loyalty to the monarchy, set against the backdrop of royal power and religious turmoil. Through detailed descriptions of the court and John's inner conflicts, the story promises a dramatic exploration of life in Tudor England, filled with intrigue, ethical challenges, and moral dilemmas that shape his decisions and future.

Autor

Guy Thorne was the pen name of Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull, who was an English writer and author who lived from 1875 to 1923 and wrote many books. His most famous work is When It Was Dark: The Story of a Great Conspiracy (1903). He wrote as Leonard Cresswell Ingleby and C. Ranger Gull as well. Thorne went to Denstone College, Manchester Grammar, and Oxford University, but he didn't finish his education there. From 1897 to 1898, he worked as a writer for the Saturday Review. He also wrote for The Bookman and The Academy. In 1899, he was editor of London Life. After that, he worked for the Daily Mail and then the Daily Express. He also wrote for Society, a news magazine. His first book, The Hypocrite: A Novel of Oxford and London Life, came out in 1898 under an assumed name. Starting in 1900, he wrote fiction, and over the next few decades, he wrote about 125 books. When It Was Dark was the most well-known and sold 500,000 copies. The book tells the story of Constantine Schaube, a traitorous Jew who tried to take down all of Christianity by falsely denying the Resurrection.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9789369078615
• ISBN-10: 9369078614
• Artikelnr.: 73243817