The Iron King
Summary
Set in 14th-century France, this historical novel follows the court of Philip IV, known as the Iron King, who rules with absolute authority but faces turmoil within his own family. When a nobleman seeking revenge orchestrates a scandal involving the king's daughters-in-law, a web of intrigue, murder, and betrayal threatens the stability of the French throne.
At a Glance
💬LanguageMild
⚔️ViolenceSignificant
💋Romance & SexSignificant
🍷Drugs & AlcoholMild
📋Other ContentHeavy
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Language
💬 Does The Iron King have profanity or strong language?
ProfanityMild
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityMild
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
Racial / Ethnic SlursNone
| f-word | |
| sh*t | |
| *ss | |
| b*st*rd | |
| b*tch | |
| bl**dy | |
| bug**r | |
| d*mn | |
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| h*ll | |
| cr*p |
Violence
⚔️ Is The Iron King violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreSignificant
Disturbing / FrighteningSignificant
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in The Iron King
Explicit Sexual ContentModerate
Sexually SuggestiveSignificant
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)Moderate
Heterosexual RomanceSignificant
Homosexual RomanceModerate
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in The Iron King
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseMild
Implied / Referenced UseNone
Other Content
📋 Other content in The Iron King
Medical / Body ProcessesMild
Heavy Emotional ThemesHeavy
Deception / LyingHeavy
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