The Princess Virginia

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The Princess Virginia

by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson

EN·~5 hours

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Description

Princess Virginia is a bright‑spirited royal who carries a unique blend of American daring and European aristocracy. The daughter of a Grand Duchess, she lives in the elegant yet slightly faded courts of Baumenburg‑Drippe, where her lineage is a curious mix of Virginian heritage and old‑world titles. With a pearl‑framed miniature of her great‑grandmother always at her throat, she constantly feels the weight of family expectations while relishing her own independent spark.

When news arrives that she is expected to marry the respectable but uninspiring Prince Henri, Virginia’s witty defiance surfaces. She teases her mother, dismisses the notion of a convenient match, and hints at a far more extraordinary love that dwells “as high as the sun.” The story follows her spirited attempts to navigate duty, humor, and the longing for a romance that truly matches her audacious heart, all set against the charmingly ornate backdrop of early‑20th‑century European courts.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (321K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-08-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the authors

A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

1869–1933

Best known for lively travel romances and adventurous fiction written with her husband, she helped turn early motoring and grand-tour travel into irresistible storytelling. Her books mix glamour, movement, and suspense in a way that feels both period and surprisingly fresh.

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C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson

C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson

1859–1920

Best known for glamorous adventure and travel fiction, this prolific English novelist often wrote in partnership with Alice Muriel Williamson, producing fast-moving stories that were popular in the early 20th century. His work blends romance, suspense, and a strong sense of place, especially on the roads and resorts of Europe.

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