TY - BOOK AU - Grier,Sydney C. TI - An Uncrowned King: A Romance of High Politics T2 - The Balkan Series, 1 AV - PR PY - 2021/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Political fiction KW - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction KW - British -- Foreign countries -- Fiction KW - Kings and rulers -- Fiction N1 - Sequel: A Crowned Queen, #66325; Release date is 2021-09-12; an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer; Original publication data not identified N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66280 ER -