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To Catch the Conscience of the King

To Catch the Conscience of the King

To Catch the Conscience of the King

Martin White

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Editorial:
Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2016
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781326553999
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'To Catch the Conscience of the King' is set against the background of King Edward II’s downfall and is told from the perspective of Brother Stephen, who, as the king’s confessor, sets out to save the royal soul, but instead places his own in jeopardy.

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