Under the Rose

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Under the Rose

by Frederic Stewart Isham

EN·~8 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

E-text prepared by Al Haines

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Kneeling, he received it.

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by - Frederic S. Isham

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With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy

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Description

In a bustling medieval court where laughter masks ambition, the kingdom’s beloved jester—an eccentric dwarf named Triboulet—reigns over a colorful troupe of minstrels, poets, and philosophers. His pride swells as the king applauds his flamboyant displays, yet a single presence—an enigmatic woman—stirs a mixture of admiration and unease within him, hinting at secrets hidden beneath the merriment.

Amid the clatter of bells, the strain of violas, and the chatter of a mischievous parrot, a spirited girl named Jacqueline weaves through the chaos, her silvery laugh echoing through the hall. As Triboulet navigates courtly games and his own vanity, the stage is set for a delicate dance of love, rivalry, and daring quests that promise to test loyalties long before the curtain falls on this royal farce.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (486K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-12-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frederic Stewart Isham

Frederic Stewart Isham

1866–1922

Best known for lively historical romances and adventure stories, this American novelist and playwright also spent years in journalism before turning fully to fiction. His work moved easily between the stage and the page, and several of his stories later found new life in film adaptations.

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