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Overview

A fascinating look into a tumultuous interlude in British history and the life of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

This brilliantly entertaining novel is a fictionalization of the true story of Charles II (May 29, 1630 — February 6, 1685), charting his daring flight to France after the Battle of Worcester, where Cromwell and his Protestant forces defeated the Catholic king. For six weeks, Charles' life was in danger as he hid in the English countryside, disguised as a servant, unable to find a way across heavily guarded borders. His loyal courtiers were appalled by the ease and glee with which he adopted his new humble identity, insisting on chatting and even drinking with ostlers and houseboys. Two young women were instrumental in his eventual escape and one of them became a lifelong friend of the exiled king.

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Royal Escape is one of those historical novels that contains a lot more history than the casual listener expects. A considerable amount of meticulous research went into this story about Charles II, who had been smuggled to safety in France as a young boy. In 1650, the young man returns to Scotland and attempts to forge an alliance with Presbyterian Covenant forces to reclaim his father's throne. All his plans come to ruin in 1651, when the Scottish army is defeated at the Battle of Worcester by the English under Oliver Cromwell. Charles, disguised as a servant, is forced to flee for his life and spends 40 days roaming the English countryside in search of a way to get back to France. Heyer portrays Charles II as a charming, levelheaded, and brave young man who manages to retain his calm and sense of humor despite the dashing of his hopes and constant threats to his life. In spite of the archaic language used in the dialog, a clear, precise narration by Cornelius Garrett moves the tale along smoothly. His changes in diction, accent, and tone enable the listener to keep the large number of characters differentiated. This program is highly recommended for libraries where historical fiction or the works of Heyer are popular. Barbara L. Rhodes, Northeast Texas Lib. Syst., Garland Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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Royal Escape, first published in 1938, offers readers a very interesting window into the young life of King Charles II.
— Joan Burton
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Journal of the Lincoln Heights Literary Society
In short, "Royal Escape" is just the thing for you if you're into royalty, romance, and adventure.
— Ida Vega-Landlow

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781402210761
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 6/1/2008
  • Pages: 454
  • Sales rank: 335,458
  • Product dimensions: 5.20 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success.

Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her work included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.

Table of Contents

One: 'The Crowning Mercy'
• Two: White-Ladies
• Three: A Very Rainy Day-
Four: 'Who Goes There?'
• Five: Royal Oak
• Six: The Sum Of One Thousand Pounds-
Seven: The Weight Of Three Kingdoms-
Eight: 'Soldiers, Soldiers Are Coming!'-
Nine: 'That Rogue Charles Stewart'-
Ten: A Poor Tenant's Son-
Eleven: 'I Know It Is My Liege'-
Twelve: 'Frank, Frank, How Dost Thou?'-
Thirteen: 'Though The Crown Should Hang Upon A Bush'-
Fourteen: A Prying Knave-
Fifteen: 'Take Notice Of Him To Be A Tall Man'-
Sixteen: 'I Know We Are Pursued'-
Seventeen: A Very Hot Conflict
• Eighteen: Cæsar's Man-
Nineteen: Guests At Heale
• Twenty: 'I Must Endeavour'-
Twenty-one: Brother Roundhead-
Twenty-two: 'I Know Him Well'-
Bibliography-

The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or private life. It is known that she was born in Wimbledon in August 1902, and her first novel, The Black Moth, was published in 1921.

Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Heyer's large volume of works included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known also as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and they had one son together, Richard.

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