The Lost King

"The Lost King" is a historical fiction novel by Rafael Sabatini. The story gives life to old legends about Louis XVII. He was the son of King Louis XVI of France and Queen Marie Antoinette. The official history tells that Louis was kept in prison at the time of his parents' execution and died there at the age of ten. Yet, the legends tell that he escaped to foreign lands where he lived to old age. In Sabatini's version, Louis escaped to Switzerland, from where he plotted his triumphant return to claim the throne of France. A great story for the fans of historical suspense and adventure.