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The Beggar Queen by Lloyd Alexander

In the second sequel to Westmark, Mickle is now the Queen of Westmark. However, all is not well in the country. Some old revolutionaries led by a man named Justin wish to abolish the monarchy in spite of Mickle's benevolence, and the nation is largely bankrupt. To make matters worse, a neighboring king, fearful over Mickle's anti-nobility practices, has taken in the former Chief Minister, Cabbarus. He helps him seize control of the kingdom, and Mickle once more finds herself on the streets, with only her old friends to help her stay alive. Cabbarus proclaims himself the director of the nation, and proceeds to go on a bloody reign of terror. The old revolutionaries are forced to reunite and attempt to finish their fight with Cabbarus once and for all...   


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - cynical or dry-wit
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Political power play Yes
Political plotlets - overthrowing govt/kingdom
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 20 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 %

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Profession/status:
Age: - 20's-30's

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 40's-50's
Profession/status:
Eccentric: Yes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters

Setting
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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