Publisher's Synopsis
Two Penniless Princesses is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge, first published in 1878. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Princesses Rosamond and Agatha, who are left penniless after their father, the king, dies. They are forced to leave their luxurious palace and live with their aunt in a small cottage in the countryside.The sisters struggle to adapt to their new life, where they have to do their own chores and live on a tight budget. They also face the challenge of finding suitable husbands, as their royal status makes it difficult for them to marry without bringing shame to their family.As the story progresses, the sisters encounter various obstacles and learn valuable life lessons. They make new friends and allies, including a kind-hearted lawyer and a wealthy merchant. They also face betrayal and deception from those they thought they could trust.Throughout the novel, Yonge weaves in themes of family, love, loyalty, and morality. She also provides a glimpse into the social and political structures of 19th century Europe, where royalty and aristocracy held significant power and influence.Overall, Two Penniless Princesses is a heartwarming and engaging tale that explores the challenges of adapting to new circumstances and the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.George Douglas's chivalrous venture in defence of the falcon of his lady-love had certainly not done much for him hitherto, as Davie observed. The Lady Joanna, as every one now called her, took it as only the bounden duty and natural service of one of her suite, and would have cared little for his suffering for it personally.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.
