
A PRINCE OF LOVERS
CHAPTER I THE DUKE AND HIS MASTER
CHAPTER II AT THE FORTUNE-TELLER’S
CHAPTER III A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
CHAPTER IV IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL
CHAPTER V RUPERTA AND LUDOVIC
CHAPTER VI THE ORGAN’S PRISONER
CHAPTER VII OMPERTZ DRIVES A BARGAIN
CHAPTER VIII A SCORE AGAINST ROLLMAR
CHAPTER IX A FALSE POSITION
Set against the waning forests of a once‑wild German principality, the tale opens in a world where ancient courts still cling to ceremony while the land itself whispers of untamed freedom. Within the stone‑walled palace of Duke Theodor, political counsel and personal ambition clash, and the thin line between duty and desire is constantly tested. The narrative blends historical detail with a romantic imagination, inviting listeners to wander from regal chambers to secluded castles hidden in the woods.
At the heart of the story lies Princess Ruperta, a proud and spirited young woman caught between her father’s designs and the indifferent silence of Prince Ludwig, the enigmatic heir whose very name suggests both promise and peril. Their forced‑marriage plot, orchestrated by the calculating Chancellor Rollmar, sparks a subtle rebellion that pits youthful longing against the cold pragmatism of court intrigue. As alliances shift and hidden motives surface, the stage is set for a passionate struggle that promises both heartache and hope, all while the characters grapple with the timeless conflict between love and obligation.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (549K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Little, Brown and Company, 1905.
Credits
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2024-03-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1855–1917
A prolific English novelist and baronet, he turned out dozens of popular stories filled with intrigue, romance, and suspense. His books belong to the lively world of late Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction.
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