The Great Court Scandal by William Le Queux

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Author Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
Illustrator Tennant, C. Dudley (Charles Dudley), 1866-1952
Title The Great Court Scandal
Note Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Great Court Scandal" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of intrigue, personal honor, and the complexities of court life. The novel introduces us to Princess Claire, whose position as Crown Princess brings with it both public adoration and private turmoil as she navigates her relationships amidst threats from her enemies within the royal court. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage by introducing a group of thieves, Harry Kinder and Guy Bourne, stranded in Paris due to a mounting hotel bill and dubious connections. The dialogue hints at their plans to involve a woman known as "the Ladybird" for assistance in a heist, indicating that her romantic involvement becomes a point of complication. Meanwhile, the story transitions to the Crown Princess Claire, attending a court ball in Vienna, filled with admiration yet trapped by strict etiquette and her unsatisfactory marriage. The scene foreshadows intrigue as she grapples with personal desires and an ominous conspiracy against her from jealous rivals, making it clear that her struggle for agency and dignity will be central to the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Conspiracies -- Fiction
Subject Europe -- Fiction
Subject Princesses -- Fiction
Subject Jewel thieves -- Fiction
Subject Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
Subject Scandals -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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