02560cam a22003493u 4500 53549 UtSlPG 20260610134232.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952 I Will Maintain Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-18 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "I Will Maintain" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John de Witt, a prominent figure in the politics of the Dutch Republic, as he navigates the complexities of governance while mentoring the young Prince William of Orange. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggles of a republic at odds with its royal lineage, as tensions arise from competing political factions. The opening of the novel presents John de Witt in a moment of deliberation with Sir William Temple, discussing the precarious state of the young prince's position and the intrigues that threaten their republic. De Witt expresses his deep sense of responsibility and commitment to the ideals of the republic, while grappling with the rising influence of the Orange party, represented by a prince whom he is both educating and safeguarding. The scene is marked by a palpable tension as the secretary Florent van Mander observes the intricate dynamics between De Witt and the prince, reflecting his ambitions and doubts about the future of their political landscape. The reader is introduced to a world teetering on the brink of conflict, underscoring each character's motivations and the overarching struggle for power within a fragile state. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Biographical fiction Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Fiction William III, King of England, 1650-1702 -- Fiction Netherlands -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53549 94383 94383