Publisher's Synopsis
The Prince of Graustark is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. It tells the story of Prince Robin of Graustark, a small European kingdom nestled in the mountains. The prince is on a mission to secure a loan from the United States to help his country's struggling economy. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with Miss Alice Calhoun, an American heiress. However, their love is threatened by political intrigue and the machinations of a rival prince who seeks to take over Graustark. The novel is a romantic adventure, filled with suspense, action, and drama. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as well as the clash of cultures between Europe and America. The Prince of Graustark is a classic tale of romance and adventure that has captivated readers for generations.During her stroll she passed several groups of men and women who were lightly, even scornfully employed in discussing an article of news which had to do with Mr. Blithers and the Prince of Graustark. Filled with an acute curiosity, she procured a copy of the paper from a steward, and was glancing at the head lines as she made her way into her corner. Double-leaded type appeared over the rumoured engagment of Miss Maud Applegate Blithers, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of the great capitalist, and Robin, Prince of Graustark.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.
