"Kophetua the Thirteenth" by Julian Stafford Corbett is a historical romance that unfolds in the imaginary land of Oneiria, where King Kophetua XIII faces a kingdom stuck in boredom and political stillness. Founded on Renaissance ideals, Oneiria has lost its way, leaving the king longing for purpose and challenge. The story mixes political humor and romantic mystery as King Kophetua navigates the expectations of his position, his feelings for his advisor, Turbo, and fascination with the mysterious Mademoiselle de Tricotrin. The arrival of Mademoiselle de Tricotrin sparks a turning point, causing him to rethink his duties and desires within a society ripe for transformation. The novel's early segments lay out a detailed view of societal structures, the push and pull of values, and the king's search for meaning in a life that feels increasingly meaningless.
Kophetua the Thirteenth
By Julian Stafford Corbett
In a land of political quiet, a bored king's world is stirred by a mysterious woman, forcing him to confront the true meaning of his reign and his heart.
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About the AuthorSir Julian Stafford Corbett was a prominent British naval historian and geostrategist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, whose works helped shape the Royal Navy's reforms of that era. One of his most famous works is Some Principles of Maritime Strategy, which remains a classic among students of naval warfare. Corbett was a good friend and ally of naval reformer Admiral John "Jacky" Fisher, the First Sea Lord. He was chosen to write the official history of British Naval operations during World War I.
Sir Julian Stafford Corbett was a prominent British naval historian and geostrategist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, whose works helped shape the Royal Navy's reforms of that era. One of his most famous works is Some Principles of Maritime Strategy, which remains a classic among students of naval warfare. Corbett was a good friend and ally of naval reformer Admiral John "Jacky" Fisher, the First Sea Lord. He was chosen to write the official history of British Naval operations during World War I.
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