| Author |
Brebner, Percy James, 1864-1922 |
| Title |
Princess Maritza
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Joshua Hutchinson, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Princess Maritza" by Percy James Brebner is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Princess Maritza, a strong-willed young woman with royal blood who is caught in the political struggles and power dynamics of her homeland, Wallaria. In the opening chapters, she crosses paths with Desmond Ellerey, a man grappling with his own past and ambitions, setting the stage for a tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Desmond Ellerey, who is reflecting on his troubled past on a beautiful morning in the English countryside. As he navigates his thoughts, he encounters a spirited young woman who reveals herself to be Princess Maritza and expresses her fierce ambition to reclaim her rightful place in Wallaria. Their conversation touches on themes of desire, ambition, and the constraints posed by gender roles and political circumstances. Ellerey's fascination with Maritza sparks a sense of hope and ambition within him. Throughout the opening chapters, the political landscape of Wallaria is hinted at, setting up the inevitable conflicts and alliances that will challenge both characters as they seek their respective destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
British -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6374 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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