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The King's Dying Gift : A Story of True Hearts single work   short story   historical fiction  
Issue Details: First known date: 1883... 1883 The King's Dying Gift : A Story of True Hearts
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In 1837 a loyal old British sailor is sentenced to death for killing an officer at Gibraltar in defence of his daughter. His daughter appeals to King William IV on his deathbed and a pardon is granted. True Brits all. (PB)

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Subjects:
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    Gibraltar,
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    Western Europe, Europe,
  • 1830s
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