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100 1 _aGrier, Sydney C.,
_d1868-1933
245 1 3 _aAn Uncrowned King: A Romance of High Politics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe Balkan Series, 1.
500 _aSequel: A Crowned Queen, #66325.
500 _aRelease date is 2021-09-12
508 _aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
653 _aKings and rulers -- Fiction
830 0 _aThe Balkan Series, 1.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66280
999 _c107102
_d107102