The King's General is a novel, published in 1946, by English author and playwright Daphne du Maurier. After completing the book, it was interesting to find out about the depth of du Maurier's historical research and how many of the characters were based on actual people, although some of the story is fictionalized. Part of the story takes place at Menabilly, which is the same historic setting Manderly was based on in Rebecca. The main criticism posed by professional critics is the language and attitudes portrayed in the story were too modern for the time period the book was set in during the 1600s. To a certain extent I agree with this criticism, yet I'd still recommend this book to du Maurier and gothic book fans. The King's Fund's General Council was established in 1907 as part of governance arrangements agreed by Act of Parliament. It managed the organisation until 1996, when it delegated its responsibilities to a Management Committee of Trustees. Evony Generals are a vital component of the game. You can use them in everything you do. This includes researching, building, crafting, and fighting. The better the general is, the more effective they will be in each of these roles.

However the shortfalls are redeemed by the strength of the central portrait of Grenvile and his relationship to Honor (in both senses). Both ruthless and charming, cold and passionate, bitter and vengeful while unremittingly loyal to the king and the monarchy, Grenvile towers over this book as a huge creation. We might not like him (and `like' is far too weak a word to use for him) but then neither does Honor, although she does love him to the end. And it is this ambiguity and complexity which gives the novel its strength. Read our Evony General Guide for details on how to get your General upgraded to these requirements. Activity Requirements

Greenville is loud, cunning, and falls just as hard in love with Honor. On the eve of their wedding night, Honor falls from her horse onto the Moors and becomes a cripple. Their love story has seemingly come to an end, yet neither of them know how their lives will intertwine for decades to come. Yet none of them, gazing at the King's portrait, dreamed of blaming him for the trouble that had come upon them. God knows I had no sympathy for the rebels, who each one of them was out feathering his own nest and building up a fortune, caring nothing for the common people whose lot they pretended would be bettered by their victory, but nor could I, in my heart, recognize the King as the fountain of all truth, but thought of him always as a stiff, proud man, small in intelligence as he was in stature, yet commanding, by his grace of manner, his dignity, and his moral virtue, a wild devotion in his followers that sprang from their warm hearts and not their reason." I had had this book on my shelf for quite a long time, bought it in impulse after having read Rebecca three years ago and having fallen in love with Du Maurier's captivating writing style.

The King's General is a book which has it all. A haunting castle which reminded me of Manderley quite dearly, a strong and unusual heroine, and a most-of-the-time hated hero. History, love and mystery mix together creating a unique setting for this novel. The troops again search for Richard at Menabilly, and Honor and Matty are removed to the Rashleigh house at Fowey, where Jonathan Rashleigh is waiting for them. Jonathan tells her that her brother Robin is now at Plymouth and says that when peace restored once more, he would like to offer them a house which he owns in Tywardreath. He also tells her that he has received a message from the fisherman. His ship has sailed, but only Richard got on board at Pridmouth. There’s so much good stuff in this book.....good characters, complicated relationships, an insight into the fear, tension and deprivations of ordinary people living alongside the battles of a civil war, some mystery, and, of course the history. I never thought I could enjoy a book about war and political strategy as much as I did enjoy this one.

Jatinder Harchowal MBE FRPharmS, Chief Pharmacist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Menabilly held a fascination for Daphne du Maurier. She never actually owned it, but became besotted with it, when she lived in a nearby house, “Ferryside”. Menabilly was almost inaccessible, lying as it does in a valley surrounded by extensive lands reaching down to the sea. It was empty and neglected, yet she still felt drawn to it, and explored the area for seventeen years, even though it was private land. Eventually, in 1943, the owner Dr. Rashleigh agreed to lease the house to her for twenty years. This delivers everything you would expect from a book by Daphne Du Maurier. I am just astonished that it has never been made into a film. To make up for this, Juliet Stevenson's narration is first class as always. The idea for one of the themes in this story came from the discovery of a skeleton.....thought to be that of a cavalier.....whilst renovations were being carried out at her Cornish home, Menabilly. If you just want to maximize your Ground Troop buffs then there are a few combinations that you can consider. Below is a small list of some of these. Main

In 2014 Nina Companeez released a TV movie about Daphne du Maurier's novel called "Le général du roi". The plot is transposed to France, during the War in the Vendée. The King's General is an absorbing and unusual slice of historical fiction set in Cornwall during the era of the English Civil War and is based on real people and actual events. Like all great historical fiction, this novel inspires me to dig deeper into the history of the era. There's an interesting romance at the core of the novel along with some wonderful subplots. Daphne du Maurier builds up a compelling atmosphere to augment her trademark suspense, mystery and intrigue.

Daphne du Maurier - Enchanted Cornwall her Pictorial Memoir edited by Piers Dudgeon (Michael Joseph Ltd 1986) In Evony, most buildings in your castle can be assigned a Duty General. There generals, grant your building a boost to its function. The size of this boost depends on the General’s Duty Rank. Honor Harris was a spirited eighteen-year-old when she first met Richard Grenvile. Richard was a fine soldier who had the confidence of his men. A tragic accident prevented Honor and Richard from a lifetime together, but their love remained strong. While Richard was tender and loving toward Honor, he was a man of many flaws when dealing with others. His strong beliefs in what he considered right often obscured his vision as a father or a friend.The aftermath of war was not a pleasant sight to the beholder. The country was laid waste, for one thing, and that the fault of the enemy. The corn ruined, the orchards devastated, the houses smoking. And in return for this the Cornish people had taken toll upon the rebel prisoners. There were many of them still lying in the ditches, with the dust and flies upon them.' PvP has changed massively since the introduction of Assistant Generals. There are now a huge array of options for players to choose from rather than the usual top 3 or 4 Generals for each troop type. Below we outline some of the routes you can take and some potential Evony General Pairings which could work well for you. PvP Debuff Generals There are lots of places where the seventeenth century fades: Honor's courting in the orchard where she spends hours kissing Richard; her following him around like a camp woman - though, admittedly, there is a reference to how she has lost her reputation as a result though this isn't really spelt out till a rather melodramatic quarrel. Language, mindset, manners all reflect the early twentieth century rather than the seventeenth.