The Mysterious Stranger

By Mark Twain

Time travel and identity swap challenge a modern man in a medieval world.

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Hank, a modern Yankee, finds himself in King Arthur's court, grappling with the bizarre reality of time travel and body swapping. As he navigates this medieval world, he must use his wits to survive and perhaps change history. Can he adapt to this ancient era, or will the clash of epochs prove too great? Discover the unexpected twists in this tale of adventure and identity, where the past and present collide in a whirlwind of humor and intrigue.

From the publisher

“H.L. Mencken wrote of Mark Twain, ‘I believe that he was the true father of our national literature, the first genuinely American artist of the blood royal.’ Father, Mark Twain is. And brother, friend, and wise old grandpa. But no offense to Mr. Mencken: Sam’l Clemens is American and there ain’t no royalty around here ‘ceptin maybe the Duke or someone like that. Unless it’s the Prince and the Pauper or King Arthur in Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. “Hank the Yankee asks, ‘You know about transmigration of souls; do you know about transposition of epochs – and bodies?’ “‘Wit ye well, I saw it done.’ Then, after a pause, added: ‘I did it myself.’ “Just like Mark Twain – Samuel Langhorne Clemens.” – From Amy Sterling Casil’s Introduction

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