
In the twilight of his reign, an aging monarch lies vulnerable, surrounded by courtiers and loyal attendants who seek comfort for his frailty. When a young Shunammite woman is brought to tend his needs, the king remains oblivious to any deeper bond, yet the court’s attention shifts toward a looming power struggle. Ambitious sons and seasoned generals begin to position themselves, each hoping to claim the throne that has defined a nation.
Amid whispered conspiracies, a determined mother steps forward, urging the king to honor his promise that her own son will succeed him. Prophetic counsel and heartfelt pleas converge, illuminating the fragile balance between duty, legacy, and personal desire. Listeners are drawn into a tense tableau where loyalty is tested, secrets surface, and the destiny of a kingdom hangs in the balance.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (136K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Some books outlast the names of the people who wrote them. When a work is credited to Anonymous, the mystery becomes part of its appeal, inviting readers to focus entirely on the story, ideas, or tradition behind it.
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