50 Medieval Historical Novels surveys the medieval past as it has been repeatedly reimagined across romance, adventure, Gothic fantasy, chivalric chronicle, religious allegory, and nationalist historical fiction. Ranging from Arthurian legend and crusading narratives to courtly intrigue, outlawry, and imagined reconstructions of feudal society, the volume places canonical medieval texts beside later works that transform the period into a site of ethical conflict and popular entertainment. ...

The Smuggler: The central character is a daring and resourceful smuggler who uses the isolated location of King's Cove to his advantage. Known only by his reputation, he is both feared and respected by the local villagers. The smuggler’s true identity is hidden behind a veil of secrecy, adding to the intrigue of the story.The Old Chapel: The old chapel near King’s Cove is rumored to be haunted and is the subject of many local legends. It is said to harbor hidden treasures and dark secrets ...

In 'Ben Hamed: or, The Children of Fate,' the narratives of destiny, adventure, and human resilience intertwine to form a rich tapestry of literary exploration. With a keen eye for narrative depth and stylistic diversity, the collection reflects the thematic urgency of the 19th century's fascination with fate and the human condition. The stories pivot around life-altering decisions and encounters with the unknown, inviting readers to navigate through a spectrum of emotions and philosophica...

In "The Knight of Leon," Sylvanus Cobb weaves a rich tapestry of medieval romance, adventure, and moral dilemmas. Set against a backdrop of chivalric ideals, the narrative explores the journey of its protagonist, a young knight grappling with the noble codes of honor, loyalty, and love. Cobb's literary style is characterized by vivid imagery and intricate character development, which draw readers into a world where courage and treachery coexist. This work finds its place within the 19th-ce...

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.The Smuggler of King’s Cove is a classic novel.

We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire—probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.

Sylvanus Cobb, Jr. (June 5, 1823 – July 20, 1887) was an American writer of popular fiction during the mid-19th century. His work was published in the New York Ledger, The Flag of Our Union, The Weekly Novelette, Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, and elsewhere.In this ebook:Ben Hamed: or, The Children of FateIvan the Serf, or, The Russian and the CircassianOrion the Gold BeaterThe Knight Of Leon

Timeless Tales of Chivalry gathers fifty works that imagine, inherit, and interrogate the medieval past through romance, adventure, chronicle, gothic fantasy, quest narrative, and historical fiction. Ranging from Arthurian legend and crusading ideals to courtly love, dynastic conflict, religious struggle, and outlawry, the volume places canonical medieval voices beside later reinventions of chivalric culture. Its selection foregrounds the enduring literary power of tournaments, castles, pi...

YEARS have passed--many years--since that day!   It was a poorly furnished chamber, dark and cramped, in that section of the New England metropolis of America where the streets were narrowest and most devious, and where the dwellings were most closely packed. The shingles upon the time battered roof flapped with ghostly pattering in the wintry wind; the biting blast crept in through many a crack and cranny; and upon the stool of ...

GRANADA! The simple name fills the mind with ideas of romance and more than regal grandeur. Even her misfortunes are romantic, and if she once had regal sins, we are led to pity rather than censure her. The "Last Sigh of the Moor" still overlooks the home of the long line of Moslem kings, and the handiwork of those who have long since passed away from earth still remains to tell us what Moorish Granada was. The fifteenth century had dawned upon Spain, and the Christians h...

In the quaint coastal town of Kings Cove, a daring smuggler named Captain Jack Mallory operates under the cover of darkness. With his loyal crew and a thirst for adventure, he navigates treacherous waters, evading the watchful eyes of the authorities. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, seeking refuge from a dangerous past, Mallory finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Mallory must confront his own demons and make a choice th...