
BY
CHAPTER I PRINCE EDWARD
CHAPTER II OYONE
CHAPTER III THE COUP D’ÉTAT
CHAPTER IV AUSTRALIAN GOLD
CHAPTER V THUNDERY WEATHER
CHAPTER VI THE GIRL IN THE CROWD
CHAPTER VII THE “MAURETANIA”
CHAPTER VIII THE TREASURE
CHAPTER IX FATE OF THE SIX MILLIONS
Prince Edward—later known as the “Stubborn” of French legend—finds his royal world upended by a chance encounter with Minna Simmons, a brilliant young doctor’s daughter who defies conventional expectations. Their witty, tense courtship unfolds amid ballroom dances, secret letters, and the subtle power plays of a court that both craves and resists change. As their correspondence deepens, the prince is drawn into a web of intrigue that hints at larger stakes beyond the palace walls.
From the glittering halls of London to distant shores, the narrative expands into a series of daring escapades—gold rushes in Australia, mysterious submarines, and unexpected confrontations with political conspiracies. Each episode is peppered with vivid settings and a cast of colorful characters, all while the central romance drives the story’s emotional core. Listeners can expect a richly layered adventure that balances historical detail with the timeless thrill of discovery.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (643K characters)
Release date
2026-02-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1947
Best remembered for The Purple Cloud, this Montserrat-born writer helped shape early science fiction and weird fiction with lush, intense stories of catastrophe, mystery, and the uncanny. His work still stands out for its atmosphere, ambition, and strikingly individual style.
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