{ "item_title" : "In Kings' Houses", "item_author" : [" Julia C. R. Dorr", "Frank T. Merrill "], "item_description" : "In Kings' Houses: A Romance of the Days of Queen Anne is a historical fiction novel written by Julia C. R. Dorr. The story is set in England during the early 18th century, during the reign of Queen Anne. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman named Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who is married to a wealthy and powerful man named Edward Wortley Montagu. Lady Mary is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who is determined to make a name for herself in a society that is dominated by men.The novel follows Lady Mary as she navigates the treacherous waters of court politics and romance. She becomes involved with a number of influential men, including the Duke of Marlborough and the Earl of Peterborough, and she finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and betrayal. As Lady Mary struggles to find her place in this world, she must also confront her own desires and passions, and decide whether to follow her heart or her head.Throughout the novel, Dorr paints a vivid picture of life in 18th century England, capturing the opulence and extravagance of the royal court, as well as the poverty and hardship of the common people. She also explores the themes of love, power, and ambition, and shows how these forces can both drive and destroy individuals.Overall, In Kings' Houses is a captivating and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and tells a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/379/217/1163792179_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "34.95", "online_price" : "34.95", "our_price" : "34.95", "club_price" : "34.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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