"The King's Minion" is adventure writer Rafael Sabatini's novel of court intrigue and scandal set amid the 17th century English Civil War. Based on actual historical events, the novel follows the ascent and fall of Robert Carr, the 1st Earl of Somerset, who rose from obscurity to become, became a favorite of King James I...but who then became embroiled in a scandal known as the Overbury Affair, which resulted in dishonor, disgrace...and murder.

True to his swashbuckling roots, Sabatini offers up a thrilling novel filled with action, romance, and political drama. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.