The Princess Sophia

On the rugged Adriatic coast of Albania lies the tiny, independent principality of Rhodopé, a triangular strip of fertile land caught between the ambitions of Greece and the Ottoman Empire. As the Greco‑Turkish War of 1897 rages, Prince Leonard must decide whether to side with the Christian king promising Corfu or with the Sultan offering the rich Upper Strypos valley. His choice could tip the balance of power in a region where even a single diplomatic word can change the course of battle.

Into this precarious tableau arrives Princess Sophia, whose cool disdain masks a keen intelligence and a hidden agenda. While courtiers and diplomats scramble for her favor, Sophia watches the negotiations with a mixture of curiosity and resolve, hinting that personal loyalties may prove as decisive as any treaty. Listeners will be drawn into the early maneuverings of a court where love, pride, and political survival intertwine.