
By George Barr McCutcheon
I. MR. GRENFALL LORRY SEEKS ADVENTURE
II. TWO STRANGERS IN A COACH
III. MISS GUGGENSLOCKER
IV. THE INVITATION EXTENDED
V. SENTIMENTAL EXCHANGE
VI. GRAUSTARK
VII. THE LADY IN THE CARRIAGE
VIII. THE ABDUCTION OF A PRINCESS
IX. THE EXPLOIT OF LORRY AND ANGUISH
A restless traveler with a lifetime of daring exploits, Mr. Grenfall Lorry feels the world has lost its sparkle and sets out on a long, solitary train ride from Denver. On the dimly lit carriage he bumps into a striking lady, their brief eye contact igniting a curiosity that makes the miles fly by. Lorry, accustomed to hunting in far‑off lands and navigating exotic cities, suddenly wonders whether his next great adventure might be found much closer to home.
The mysterious woman extends an invitation to the hidden kingdom of Graustark, a place of courtly splendor, secret loyalties, and whispered rebellions. Drawn by the promise of romance and intrigue, Lorry follows her, discovering a world where chivalry clashes with political machinations and his own daring spirit is put to the test. As he steps into the palace corridors, the line between adventure and danger blurs, setting the stage for a tale of love, honor, and unexpected destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (506K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1928
Best known for the wildly popular Graustark novels and the comic classic Brewster's Millions, this Indiana-born writer helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction. His stories mixed romance, adventure, and light wit in a way that made him a favorite with a wide readership.
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