"The Prince of India; Or, Why Constantinople Fell — Volume 02" by Lew Wallace is a historical narrative set in the late 1800s that pulls readers into the chaotic period surrounding the collapse of Constantinople, exploring political, spiritual, and intimately personal contests. The storyline centers on a mysterious prince, presumably a critical actor in the unfolding challenges that mix political turmoil and the lives of people trapped within it. The initial chapters paint a picture of lavish palace life and the kindness of Princess Irene, contrasted by growing strains as characters like Sergius deal with tough moral issues and hidden tensions. The stakes are raised dramatically when scandalous revelations threaten the Princess, forcing characters to make difficult choices between loyalty to their faith and other humans. The story opens with a blend of private moments and grand social observations, creating a detailed historical stage for exploration of faith, power, and clashing worldviews.
The Prince of India; Or, Why Constantinople Fell — Volume 02
By Lew Wallace
Amidst political intrigue and looming war, a mysterious prince emerges as a central figure in a tapestry of faith, betrayal, and the fall of a mighty city.
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About the AuthorLewis Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, artist, and author from Indiana. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century."
Lewis Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, artist, and author from Indiana. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century."
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