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The Royal Imposter

Gerald Kersh

First published May 1947
Type Short Fiction
Length Novelette

Synopsis

A clockmaker becomes a courtier to King Nicolas III and accidentally causes the king's death. He then uses a clockwork automaton as a stand-in for the king.

Notes

Borderline speculative fiction concerning lifelike clockwork people.

Publications (1)

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
May 1947 The Saturday Evening Post, May 3, 1947 MAGAZINE