The Children of the King a Tale of Southern Italy

""The Children of the King"" is a novel set in Southern Italy, written by F. Marion Crawford. The story revolves around the lives of two children, Prince Luigi and Princess Teresa, who are orphaned after their parents, the King and Queen, die in a tragic accident. The children are forced to flee their kingdom and seek refuge with their uncle, Prince Alberto, who is the ruler of a neighboring kingdom. As they adjust to their new life, Luigi and Teresa encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue, cultural differences, and personal struggles. They must navigate the complex dynamics of their new family, including their uncle's wife, who is jealous of their presence, and their cousin, who resents their arrival. Despite these challenges, the children remain steadfast and determined to reclaim their rightful place as the heirs to the throne. Their journey takes them on a wild adventure through the Italian countryside, where they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including bandits, peasants, and aristocrats. In the end, ""The Children of the King"" is a heartwarming tale of family, loyalty, and courage. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of love and friendship to overcome adversity. Crawford's vivid descriptions of Southern Italy and its people bring the story to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Italian culture and history.1885. With frontispiece. F. Marion Crawford was one of the more famous authors in the English-speaking world at the time of his death in 1909. He wrote over forty novels, most of which were in the style of disposable romances popular at the time. He also wrote stories of the horror and occult, which are generally the ones for which he is remembered today. The Children of the King begins: Lay your course southeast half east from the Campanella. If the weather is what it should be in late summer you will have a fresh breeze on the starboard quarter from ten in the morning till four or five o'clock in the afternoon. Sail straight across the wide gulf of Salerno, and when you are over give the Licosa Point a wide berth, for the water is shallow and there are reefs along shore. Moreover there is no light on Licosa Point, and many a good ship has gone to pieces there in dark winter nights when the surf is rolling in. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.