
LONG LIVE THE KING
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
LONG LIVE THE KING!
CHAPTER I. THE CROWN PRINCE RUNS AWAY
CHAPTER II. AND SEES THE WORLD
CHAPTER III. DISGRACED
CHAPTER IV. THE TERROR
CHAPTER V. AT THE RIDING-SCHOOL
CHAPTER VI. THE CHANCELLOR PAYS A VISIT
CHAPTER VII. TEA IN THE SCHOOLROOM
A restless crown prince sits in a gilded box at the opera, more annoyed by his stiff uniform than enchanted by the spectacle onstage. The pomp of court life feels like a cage, and a mischievous glance from his cousin Hedwig sparks an impulsive plan. With a daring grin, he slips away from the velvet seats, eager to taste a world far beyond royal protocol.
His sudden disappearance throws the palace into a quiet panic, while the prince discovers the bustling streets, lively taverns, and unexpected friendships that flourish beyond palace walls. Along the way he meets colorful characters—soldiers, scholars, and strangers—who each tug at his sense of duty and desire for freedom. As he navigates unfamiliar customs and hidden dangers, the young heir begins to wonder whether a crown truly belongs on his head or in his heart.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (620K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger
Release date
2001-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1958
A pioneering American mystery writer, she helped shape the suspense novel with brisk plots, memorable settings, and a knack for building tension. Her stories ranged beyond crime fiction too, spanning plays, journalism, and popular fiction that reached a huge early-20th-century audience.
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