A prince of lovers :  A romance

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A prince of lovers : A romance

by Sir William Magnay

EN·~9 hours

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Description

Set against the waning forests of a once‑wild German principality, the tale opens in a world where ancient courts still cling to ceremony while the land itself whispers of untamed freedom. Within the stone‑walled palace of Duke Theodor, political counsel and personal ambition clash, and the thin line between duty and desire is constantly tested. The narrative blends historical detail with a romantic imagination, inviting listeners to wander from regal chambers to secluded castles hidden in the woods.

At the heart of the story lies Princess Ruperta, a proud and spirited young woman caught between her father’s designs and the indifferent silence of Prince Ludwig, the enigmatic heir whose very name suggests both promise and peril. Their forced‑marriage plot, orchestrated by the calculating Chancellor Rollmar, sparks a subtle rebellion that pits youthful longing against the cold pragmatism of court intrigue. As alliances shift and hidden motives surface, the stage is set for a passionate struggle that promises both heartache and hope, all while the characters grapple with the timeless conflict between love and obligation.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (549K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Little, Brown and Company, 1905.

Credits

D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2024-03-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

SW

Sir William Magnay

1855–1917

A Yorkshire baronet who also built a successful career as a novelist, he wrote brisk popular fiction in the late Victorian and Edwardian years. His books blend society intrigue, romance, and adventure, making him an appealing rediscovery for listeners who enjoy early twentieth-century storytelling.

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