A Upward, Allen 1863-1926 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Crown of Straw" by Allen Upward is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the romantic undertones and political intrigues surrounding European royalty, particularly focusing on the enigmatic life of Maximilian, the new king of Franconia, after the downfall of his tyrannical father, Leopold IX. With themes of love, power, and rebellion intertwined, the book introduces characters such as the forester’s daughter Dorothea and her cousin Johann, who are drawn into the turbulent political landscape of their time. The opening of the book establishes a tense atmosphere as a group of men in a dimly lit room prepares a pistol, signaling the backdrop of conspiracy and assassination. A key figure, Johann, receives instructions for a mission connected to a royal named Leopold. As the intrigue unfolds, readers learn about the tumultuous relationship between the ruling family and the subjects, highlighting kingship's burdens. The scene transitions to a pastoral setting where Dorothea wonders about her mysterious visitor, the king masks his true identity, and conflicts between familial loyalty and political aspersions emerge, setting the stage for a profound exploration of love and duty amidst a brewing storm of revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-04-03 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.) Originally published: New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1896 Germany -- Fiction Political fiction Social classes -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Kings and rulers -- Fiction Socialists -- Fiction PR New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1896 10009918 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89099241051&view=1up&seq=17&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73325 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89099241051&view=1up&seq=17&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73325 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134709.0 73325