After his father's death in 1685, 12-year-old Martin goes to London to live with his uncle. Through circumstances he becomes messenger for James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, as the Duke garners support for his claim to succede Charles II as King of England.
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John Masefield - Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger
Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger
John Masefield
Description
After his father's death in 1685, 12-year-old Martin goes to London to live with his uncle. Through circumstances he becomes messenger for James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, as the Duke garners support for his claim to succede Charles II as King of England.