The King's Ring

The King's Ring is a historical romance novel set during the Thirty Years' War, written by Finnish author Zacharias Topelius and first published in 1901. The story follows the adventures of a young Swedish nobleman named Erik, who is sent to fight in the war by his king, Gustavus Adolphus. Along the way, Erik falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Elin, who is also caught up in the conflict. Together, they navigate the dangers of war and political intrigue, and struggle to stay true to their love and their ideals in a world torn apart by violence and chaos. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of battle scenes, its romantic plotline, and its historical accuracy, which draws heavily on Topelius's extensive research into the period. Overall, The King's Ring offers a compelling and engaging look at one of the most tumultuous and transformative periods in European history, and is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance alike.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.