The Royal Succession by Maurice Druon

The Royal Succession

The Accursed Kings #4

Maurice Druon

325 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction historical informative medium-paced
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Historical series about 14th century France, the novels take place during the reigns of the last five Direct Capetian kings and the first two Valois kings, from Philip the Fair to John II. The plot revolves around the attempts of Robert of Artois ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews

Moods

informative 72%
tense 59%
adventurous 54%
dark 45%
mysterious 18%
reflective 18%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.18

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