Kophetua The Thirteenth (1889)

Kophetua The Thirteenth is a novel written by Julian Stafford Corbett and published in 1889. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Kophetua, which is ruled by a king who is known as Kophetua the Thirteenth. The king is a tyrant who is despised by his people, and his reign is marked by corruption, oppression, and violence.The novel follows the story of a young man named Ralph, who is a member of the royal court. Ralph is appalled by the king's behavior and decides to take action to overthrow him. With the help of a group of rebels, Ralph launches a rebellion against the king and his regime.As the rebellion gains momentum, Ralph finds himself in a dangerous and complex situation. He must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and deal with the conflicting interests of the rebels and their various factions. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who becomes his ally and confidante.The novel is a gripping tale of political intrigue, rebellion, and romance, set against the backdrop of a corrupt and oppressive regime. It explores themes of power, justice, and freedom, and portrays the struggle of ordinary people against the forces of tyranny and oppression.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.