Publisher's Synopsis
Sport Royal is a novel written by Anthony Hope, first published in 1903. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania, where the young king Rudolf V is faced with a dilemma. He is in love with a commoner, but his duty to his country requires him to marry a princess from a neighboring kingdom for political reasons. As the king struggles with his decision, a group of revolutionaries threaten to overthrow the monarchy and install a republic. The situation becomes even more complicated when a mysterious woman named Madame de Pompadour arrives in Ruritania, claiming to be a relative of the king and stirring up trouble.The novel is a mix of romance, political intrigue, and adventure, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. It also explores themes of duty, loyalty, and sacrifice, as the characters grapple with their personal desires and their obligations to their country.Overall, Sport Royal is a classic tale of love and power, set against the backdrop of a fictional European kingdom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
