The Puppet Crown by Harold MacGrath
"The Puppet Crown" by Harold MacGrath is a fictional novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a reluctant king, Leopold, who is described as a dreamer thrust into a role he feels ill-suited for, as he navigates a fraught political landscape filled with intrigue, ambition, and the burdens of a royal existence. The novel explores the dynamics of power within a small kingdom under threat from both internal
and external forces, highlighting themes of duty, disillusionment, and the complexities of leadership. The opening of the novel introduces King Leopold, who reflects on the emptiness of his royal position while sitting in his garden. He is aware of his effectiveness as a ruler but longs for his former life away from power. His ministers appear to manipulate him as a figurehead, while his cousin Josef, a contender for the throne, plots against him. The arrival of the British diplomat brings further tension to the political precariousness of Leopold's rule. The young Princess Alexia, daughter of Leopold, adds emotional depth to the narrative, hinting at the personal stakes intertwined with the political drama. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a rich tale of royal dilemmas and impending conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932 |
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| Title | The Puppet Crown |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Franks, the Distributed Proofreading Team, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Europe -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Europe -- Fiction |
| Subject | Imaginary places -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3239 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 204 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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