"Prince Fortunatus" by William Black is a book that showcases the vibrant Edwardian theater scene through the life of Lionel Moore, a talented baritone finding his way in London. When Lady Adela and Lord Rockminster, siblings with connections to the stage, meet Lionel after a show, the encounter hints at both admiration and the pressures within the artistic world. The story introduces Nina Rossi, returning from Naples and seeking Lionel's help as she launches her own career in England, adding a tangle of romance and professional ambition. The characters strive to balance personal desires with the high expectations of the theater, setting up a tale full of art, ambition, and complicated relationships.
Prince Fortunatus
By William Black
A baritone navigates love, ambition, and the drama of the Edwardian theater scene as a noblewoman and a returning singer vie for his attention.
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2005-07-06
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About the AuthorWilliam Black was a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his lifetime, Black's novels were immensely popular and compared favourably with those of Anthony Trollope. However, his fame and popularity did not survive long into the 20th century.
William Black was a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his lifetime, Black's novels were immensely popular and compared favourably with those of Anthony Trollope. However, his fame and popularity did not survive long into the 20th century.
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