The Touchstone of Fortune: Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, Who Lived, Thrived, and Fell in the Doleful Reign of the so-Called Merry Monarch, Charles II
1912
The Touchstone of Fortune: Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, Who Lived, Thrived, and Fell in the Doleful Reign of the so-Called Merry Monarch, Charles II
1912
British Literature, Novels
The Touchstone of Fortune, published in 1912 by Charles Major, is a historical novel set during the Restoration period in England under King Charles II. The narrative follows Baron Clyde and his cousin Frances Jennings as they navigate the complexities of court life, ambition, and moral ambiguity. The story explores themes of luck and social elevation amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and personal relationships, highlighting the precariousness of fortune during a tumultuous era in British history.
