Grant Allen

Blood Royal (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Grant Allen's 'Blood Royal' delves into the intricacies of British royalty and the mystery surrounding the throne. Written in a Victorian sensation novel style, the book combines elements of thriller and romance, keeping readers intrigued until the very end. Allen's use of foreshadowing and plot twists adds to the suspense, making 'Blood Royal' a gripping page-turner that explores the dark secrets of the aristocracy. Set against the backdrop of a changing society, where class boundaries are shifting and scandals lurk behind every ballroom door, the novel provides a thought-provoking commentary on the power dynamics within the aristocracy and the impact of tradition on individual lives. Grant Allen, a prolific writer and a keen observer of society, draws upon his knowledge of British history and culture to craft a compelling narrative that captures the essence of the era. Recommended for readers who enjoy a mix of historical fiction, mystery, and social commentary, 'Blood Royal' offers a captivating journey into the shadowy world of the British elite.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 129
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066202453
• Artikelnr.: 58755562

Autorenporträt

Canadian scientific author and novelist Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) received his education in England. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, he actively promoted evolution in public. Allen was born in Kingston, Canada West, close to Wolfe Island (known as Ontario after Confederation). Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant pastor from Dublin, Ireland, was his father. Allen attended Merton College in Oxford and King Edward's School in Birmingham for his education. He joined Queen's Institution, a Jamaican black college, as a professor in his mid-20s. He was influenced by the associationist psychology of Herbert Spencer and Alexander Bain. He produced 30 books between 1884 and 1899, including the controversial The Woman Who Did. The Type-writer Girl and Olive Pratt Rayner were pen names used by English novelist Grant Allen. With the publication of The British Barbarians, he made history in the field of science fiction (1895). On October 25, 1899, Grant Allen passed away from liver cancer at his house in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Before finishing Hilda Wade, he passed away.