Zacharias Topelius / Herbert Arnold / Sophie Ohrwall
The King’s Ring is a historical romance novel written by Zacharias Topelius in 1901. The story is set during the Thirty Years’ War and revolves around the character of Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Eric who is a soldier in Gustavus Adolphus’ army. Eric is tasked with guarding the King’s ring, which is a symbol of his power and authority. However, the ring is stolen, and Eric must embark on a quest to recover it. Along the way, he meets a beautiful woman named Christina, who becomes his love interest. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Eric and Christina navigate the dangers of war-torn Europe in their quest to find the King’s ring. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the political and social climate of the time and offers an insight into the life of soldiers during the Thirty Years’ War. Overall, The King’s Ring is a captivating tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.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.
