02431cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000054001122450019001662640051001853000047002363360026002833370026003093380036003355000031003715080071004025201460004735340045019336530052019786530057020308560042020872573UtSlPG20260610133059.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aYonge, Charlotte M.q(Charlotte Mary),d1823-190114aThe Caged Lion 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-04-01  aTranscribed from the 1912 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price  a"The Caged Lion" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel that was likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative intertwines fictional characters with real historical figures and events from the early 15th century, focusing on the unique relationship between King Henry V of England and James I of Scotland, who was held captive during his youth. The story revolves around Malcolm Stewart, the heir to Glenuskie, as he navigates the challenges presented by his lineage, his sister's fate, and the tumultuous political landscape of Scotland.  The opening of the book introduces us to several key characters in Malcolm Stewart's world, beginning with a description of Glenuskie Castle, where significant tensions are brewing. Malcolm, a physically weak but introspective teenager, struggles with his noble duties and the threats posed by the rival House of Albany. As he contemplates his helplessness, we also meet Sir James Stewart, another nobleman and a family member, who appears as a figure of strength and potential ally. The story builds upon Malcolm's yearning for peace and security, setting the stage for his future endeavors, including matters of love and battle, as well as his complicated relationship with the recently captured King James. The detailed historical backdrop serves to enhance the characters' arcs and foreshadow upcoming conflicts in both personal and political spheres. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJames I, King of Scotland, 1394-1437 -- Fiction  aScotland -- History -- James I, 1406-1437 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2573