The king's ring

Name: The king's ring
Author: Zacharias Topelius

By Zacharias Topelius

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A surgeon-narrated historical romance interlaces battlefield drama and intimate lives during the Thirty Years' War, tracing a compassionate noblewoman, soldiers, priests, and displaced families through sieges, duels, and clandestine plots. Organized in three parts that shift focus from a coveted ring to the tensions between soldiering and rural life and finally to reckonings by fire and water, the tale alternates vivid combat episodes with household care, lost treasure, mistaken identities, and moral struggles over loyalty, faith, love, and the human cost of war.

About the Author

Zacharias Topelius

Zacharias Topelius was a Finnish author and poet, known for his contributions to children's literature and historical fiction. Born in 1818, he became a prominent figure in Finnish literature, writing in both Swedish and Finnish. His notable works include 'The King's Ring,' which showcases his talent for storytelling and imagination. Topelius also created a series of children's books, 'Lukemisia lapsille,' which aimed to educate and entertain young readers. His writings often reflect themes of nature, folklore, and Finnish identity, making him an important part of Finland's literary heritage.