If I Were King

If I Were King is a book written by Justin McCarthy. The book is a historical novel that takes place in France during the 15th century. The story revolves around a young poet named Francois Villon who dreams of becoming the king of France. He is a rebellious character who often gets into trouble with the law, but his wit and charm make him a favorite among the people. When the king dies, Francois sees an opportunity to seize the throne for himself. He gathers a group of loyal followers and begins to plot his ascent to power. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Katherine who helps him in his quest. As Francois rises to power, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He must navigate the treacherous world of politics and deal with rivals who seek to overthrow him. He also must confront his own inner demons and come to terms with the responsibilities of being a king. If I Were King is a thrilling adventure story that combines history, romance, and political intrigue. It is a tale of ambition, love, and the pursuit of power that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.1901. Justin Huntly McCarthy, Irish politician, journalist, novelist, and historian. After a long career in journalism, he entered the British Parliament, advocating home rule for Ireland. He was at first a supporter of, then head of the opposition to, Charles Parnell. He is best known for his novel If I Were King, which he based on the life of the vagabond poet, Fran�����ois Villon. His later dramatization of the novel became the basis for the operetta The Vagabond King. 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.