02224cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500590014626400510020530000470025633600260030333700260032933800360035549000260039150000310041750800450044852012060049353400450169965300220174465300320176683000260179885600430182499900190186766558UtSlPG20260610134533.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGrier, Sydney C.,d1868-193314aThe Prince of the Captivity: The Epilogue to a Romance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aThe Balkan Series, 4.  aRelease date is 2021-10-18  aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer  a"The Prince of the Captivity: The Epilogue to a Romance" by Sydney C. Grier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lord Usk, a young man beset by feelings of infatuation and social anxieties, particularly concerning an American heiress, Miss Félicia Steinherz. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, identity, and the cultural clash between American wealth and British nobility.  At the start of the novel, Usk travels on the South Wales Express, lost in thoughts about Félicia, who has captivated him in ways he never anticipated. Flashbacks reveal his astonishment at how profound his life feels since meeting her, contrasting his previous perceived contentment. The reader is introduced to the complexities of his feelings and social standing, as Usk grapples with his family's expectations, his insecurities about wealth and status, and the potential impact of proposing to Félicia. Additional characters, such as Mr. Hicks, provide comic relief and guidance while hinting at complications that will arise from Usk's growing affection for Félicia and her father's prestigious background. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPolitical fiction  aKings and rulers -- Fiction 0aThe Balkan Series, 4.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66558  c107380d107380