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Jménem krále
Author: Vlastimil Vondruška
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Jménem krále combines a ceremonial betrothal with an investigation that threatens reconciliation between noble families. Vlastimil Vondruška sends Oldřich z Chlumu to Vartemberk on the orders of King Přemysl II. Otakar. A clue to a crime appears on the journey and takes on new significance at the castle celebration.
Oldřich z Chlumu arrives at Vartemberk, where a betrothal is meant to confirm peace between families. A crime encountered on the journey begins to intrude on the planned festivities. A royal commission becomes entangled with an investigation at the castle.
The shorter length focuses attention on a particular event and its tense circumstances. The story is connected to the short story Osudný turnaj, and the publication is a revised version of the literary basis for the film of the same name.
Czech-language edition. Length: 144 pages. E-book formats: EPUB and MOBI.
Jménem krále combines a ceremonial betrothal with an investigation that threatens reconciliation between noble families. Vlastimil Vondruška sends Oldřich z Chlumu to Vartemberk on the orders of King Přemysl II. Otakar. A clue to a crime appears on the journey and takes on new significance at the castle celebration.
Book information
- Author
- Vlastimil Vondruška
- Publisher
- MOBA
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- Historická detektívka
- ISBN
- 978-80-243-3706-7
- Publication date
- 1. January 2009
- Pages
- 144
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-243-4865-0) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-243-4866-7)
What is Jménem krále about?
Oldřich z Chlumu arrives at Vartemberk, where a betrothal is meant to confirm peace between families. A crime encountered on the journey begins to intrude on the planned festivities. A royal commission becomes entangled with an investigation at the castle.
The shorter length focuses attention on a particular event and its tense circumstances. The story is connected to the short story Osudný turnaj, and the publication is a revised version of the literary basis for the film of the same name.
Themes and motifs
Reconciliation
The betrothal is intended to end hostility between noble families.
Investigation
Traces of a crime intrude on the celebration.
Power
A royal commission defines Oldřich's role.
Setting
Vartemberk Castle and noble society during the reign of Přemysl II. Otakar.
Main characters
Oldřich z Chlumu
Arrives at Vartemberk on royal orders and investigates traces of a crime.
Přemysl II. Otakar
The king who commissions Oldřich's journey to Vartemberk.
Who is this book for?
For readers of Vlastimil Vondruška's historical mysteries set among royalty and noble families.
Book context
A historical mystery connected to Osudný turnaj; the publication is a revised version of the literary basis for the film of the same name.
Otázky o knihe
Who wrote Jménem krále?
Vlastimil Vondruška.
What is the story about?
Oldřich z Chlumu arrives at Vartemberk for a betrothal intended to confirm peace between noble families, but traces of a crime interfere with the celebration.
Is the book connected to a film?
Yes. It is a revised version of the literary basis for the film of the same name and is connected to the short story Osudný turnaj.
What edition is this?
This Czech-language e-book has 144 pages and comes in EPUB and MOBI formats.
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