Prince Otto, a Romance

"Prince Otto, a Romance" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a story set in the imaginary land of Grunewald, telling of Prince Otto, who isn't very good at being a ruler. The book paints a picture of Europe long ago, mixed with love stories, sneaky politics, and the hard parts of being in charge. At the beginning, we see Prince Otto hunting, which shows how he likes to have fun instead of doing his job. People in Grunewald aren't happy with him, partly because they don't trust his wife and because he doesn't take things seriously. The book also hints that some people are thinking about starting a revolution, which worries the prince. Stevenson makes the story exciting and thoughtful, showing how Otto tries to fix his mistakes and become a better leader while facing big changes in his country.