"A Crowned Queen: The Romance of a Minister of State" by Sydney C. Grier is a tale set against the tense backdrop of Balkan politics, weaving together courtly customs, the echoing effects of bygone days, and the intertwined lives of royalty, primarily Lord Cyril and Queen Nadia. Loyalty and political gamesmanship are at the heart of the narrative as characters balance their duties and personal desires. The story begins with Lord Cyril's arrival, where castle staff discussions reveal snippets of noble lineage and the historical weight the characters carry. News of King Otto Georg's failing health throws Cyril into a whirlwind that takes him back to Thracia. This opening lays the groundwork for a story brimming with political strategies, focusing on the bond royals share and their efforts to bolster the beset queen, alluding to growing entanglements as the king ails and the political ground shifts. The blend of love and political theater will likely draw readers to the historical fiction set in a world steeped in intrigue and power.
A Crowned Queen: The Romance of a Minister of State
By Sydney C. Grier
In the politically turbulent Balkans, a royal family's fate hangs in the balance as love and duty collide amidst secrets and power struggles.
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Hilda Caroline Gregg was an English author who wrote novels and short stories under the name Sydney C. Grier. She had her fiction printed in The Bristol Times in 1886, then William Blackwood and Sons published her first novel in 1895. She then published a novel every year until 1925, mostly heroic tales about the adventures of English people in places such as Afghanistan, Baghdad, and India.
Hilda Caroline Gregg was an English author who wrote novels and short stories under the name Sydney C. Grier. She had her fiction printed in The Bristol Times in 1886, then William Blackwood and Sons published her first novel in 1895. She then published a novel every year until 1925, mostly heroic tales about the adventures of English people in places such as Afghanistan, Baghdad, and India.
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