Project Gutenberg 2015-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 68 Bowen, Marjorie 1888 1952 Long, Mrs. Arthur Long, Margaret Gabrielle Vere Campbell Paye, Robert Campbell, Gabrielle Margaret Vere Costanzo, Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell Long, Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell Campbell, Margaret God's Playthings The King's son [James Scot, Duke of Monmouth] -- A biography: the Earl of Strafford -- A poor Spanish lodging: Philip Wharton, Duke of Wharton -- Defeat: Edward Plantagenet -- Twilight: Lucrezia Borgia, Duchess d'Este -- The camp outside Namur: Don Juan of Austria -- The Polander -- The extraordinary story of Grace Endicott -- The cup of chicory water -- The burning of the vanities: Being an account of the last day of carnival and the vision of Girolamo Savonarola in the City of Florence, 1497 -- A woman of the people: Madame la Comtesse du Barry -- The aristocrat [Marie Jean Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet] -- The betrothed of Pedro el Justicar: Jehanne Plantagenet -- The Macedonian groom: The Emperor Michael III -- The prisoner: Sophia Dorothea of Zell -- The yellow intaglio: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola. Produced by Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "God's Playthings" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative opens with the dramatic tale of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, a historical figure involved in a rebellion against King James II of England, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of political intrigue. The story introduces Duke Monmouth's complex character, characterized by both noble aspirations and deep vulnerabilities, as he navigates the perils of his rebellion and confronts the bitter reality of his fate. The opening of "God's Playthings" immerses readers in a rich historical tapestry, vividly portraying the events surrounding Monmouth's rebellion. It begins with a letter from Monmouth, revealing his desperation and hope for mercy from the King, illustrated against the backdrop of betrayal and shifting loyalties. As the narrative progresses, it delves into Monmouth's internal struggles, depicting his reluctance to engage in treachery despite the urgings of others, ultimately leading to a poignant climax of existential questions about identity and legacy. This early portion effectively sets up a dramatic and emotionally charged story that promises to explore the intersections of personal ambition and tragic downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Biographical fiction Short stories, English PR Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 500234 500235 2024-09-20T14:45:06.518761 2023-09-21T11:05:52.616553 text/html text/html 507155 2015-07-21T12:45:24 text/html; charset=utf-8 230560 2015-07-21T12:45:24 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 256247 2024-09-20T14:45:14.279720 application/epub+zip 259623 2024-09-20T14:45:07.768747 application/epub+zip 259622 2024-09-20T14:45:07.035768 application/epub+zip 410321 2024-09-20T14:45:19.166714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368532 2024-09-20T14:45:13.669757 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368640 2022-09-22T12:16:38.016116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455639 455450 2024-09-20T14:45:04.870817 2023-09-21T11:05:50.977600 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 455890 2015-07-21T12:45:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 172341 2015-07-21T12:45:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19907 2024-09-20T14:45:19.319733 application/rdf+xml 10317 2024-09-20T14:45:07.318795 image/jpeg 1562 2024-09-20T14:45:07.261750 image/jpeg 229823 2024-09-20T14:45:06.563794 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog