The Adventure of Princess Sylvia

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The Adventure of Princess Sylvia

by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

EN·~5 hours·36 chapters

Chapters

36 total
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THE ADVENTURE OF PRINCESS SYLVIA

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BOOKS BY C. N. AND A. M. WILLIAMSON

0:16
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The Adventure of Princess Sylvia - CHAPTER I

0:12
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THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

21:05
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CHAPTER II

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THE INADVERTENCE OF FRAU JOHANN

10:25
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CHAPTER III

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THE YOUNG MAN WITH THE BARE KNEES

33:01
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CHAPTER IV

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MAX VERSUS MAXIMILIAN

15:37

Description

In a sun‑drenched garden of Richmond, Princess Sylvia dazzles with her golden hair and fierce ambition, declaring she will settle for nothing less than an emperor. Her sharp wit and lofty dreams clash with the expectations of her Grand Duchess mother, who worries about suitable matches and the political realities of European courts. As Sylvia dismisses the polite suitors around her, a spirited rivalry ignites between the charming French prince and the distant ruler of Rhaetia, each hoping to win the headstrong heir’s favor.

Through witty dialogue and vivid courtly scenery, the story captures the tension between duty and desire in a world of aristocratic intrigue. Sylvia’s confidence and unconventional aspirations set the stage for a lively adventure, promising romance, rivalry, and the occasional dash of humor as she navigates the delicate dance of royal matchmaking. Listeners will be drawn into her spirited quest to reshape her destiny, all while the glittering backdrop of early‑20th‑century Europe adds charm and intrigue.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (307K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Elaine Laizure from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.

Release date

2013-03-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

1869–1933

A prolific novelist of the early motor age, she wrote popular romances and travel adventures that helped capture the excitement of modern travel. Many of her best-known books were written with her husband, Charles Norris Williamson, and became favorites with readers in Britain and beyond.

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