| Author |
Grier, Sydney C., 1868-1933 |
| Title |
An Uncrowned King: A Romance of High Politics
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| Series Title |
The Balkan Series, 1.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Sequel: A Crowned Queen, #66325.
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| Credits |
an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
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| Summary |
"An Uncrowned King: A Romance of High Politics" by Sydney C. Grier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds within the realm of high politics and revolves around Viscount Usk, an English nobleman who finds himself faced with an unexpected and weighty proposition: to become the king of the troubled Balkan kingdom of Thracia. The intrigue of political affairs, revolution, and personal desire sets the stage for this compelling tale. The opening of the novel introduces us to the political turmoil surrounding Lord Usk, who is grappling with governmental decisions that threaten his political ambitions. After witnessing the frustrations of his fellow members in the House of Commons, Usk is invited by the Thracian M. Drakovics to consider ascending to the throne of Thracia, which leads him into a deeper contemplation of duty, identity, and sacrifice. As Usk navigates his societal responsibilities and personal relationships, we are also introduced to influential characters, like Mrs. Sadleir, who provide a social backdrop to Usk’s evolving journey. The chapter teases the intertwining of romance and high-stakes politics, setting the tone for an exploration of leadership, loyalty, and the burdens of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
British -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kings and rulers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66280 |
| Release Date |
Sep 12, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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