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1954
THE SPIDER KING
Lawrence Schoonover
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THE SPIDER KING

A Biographical Novel of Louis XI of France

by Lawrence Schoonover

Macmillan · 1954

Peak rank

#8

Weeks on list

11

Debuted

April 1954

Chart History

#1510151954

11 weeks on the Hardcover Fiction list, peaking at #8

The young Prince was hated by his father, his powerful cousin, and challenged by a personal foe known only to his wife, his priest, and his alchemist. This is the story of the resolute dreamer Louis and his supporters, who saw a nations unrealized potential and its way to greatness. Renowned author Lawrence Schoonover weaves a vibrant story of an inspirational victory over tremendous odds.

All Appearances

13NEWApril 18, 1954wk 1
13—April 25, 1954wk 2
10↑3May 2, 1954wk 3
10—May 9, 1954wk 4
8↑2May 16, 1954wk 5
8—May 23, 1954wk 6
9↓1May 30, 1954wk 7
11↓2June 6, 1954wk 8
11—June 13, 1954wk 9
15↓4June 20, 1954wk 10
15—June 27, 1954wk 11

Details

Published
1954
Pages
428
Publisher
Macmillan
Categories
American fiction

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