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 country of Kophetua, which is ruled by a monarchy. The thirteenth king of Kophetua, King Kophetua XIII, is a young and inexperienced ruler who is struggling to maintain his authority over his people. He is also in love with a commoner named Rosamund, which causes tension between him and his advisors.As the story progresses, King Kophetua XIII faces numerous challenges to his reign, including an attempted coup by his own brother. He must also navigate his relationship with Rosamund and decide whether to follow his heart or his duty as king.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle for power. It also provides a glimpse into the workings of a monarchy and the challenges faced by those who rule. Overall, Kophetua The Thirteenth is a captivating tale of love and politics set in a fictional world.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.