The Princess of Ponthieu (in) The New-York Weekly Magazine or Miscellaneous Repository

"The Princess of Ponthieu" by Unknown is a story of passion and sadness in the times of old France, where love and duty clash for those with titles. It tells the story of a adored princess, the daughter of the Count de Ponthieu, navigating the complicated lives of knights and enemies in her kingdom. When a young noble named Thibault starts loving her, their romance grows strong while battling wars and schemes in their families. Following an ambush by thieves, there are many misunderstandings that lead to everyone believing she has died by her father's actions. She eventually is captured, flees, and marries a Sultan in Almeria, but her heart still is with Thibault. The story ends in a emotional meeting and a test of faithfulness, talking of regret and the actual meaning of love that lasts through the hardest of times.