A Far-Away Princess (1914)

By Christian Reid

Book Overview

A Far-Away Princess is a novel written by Christian Reid and first published in 1914. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young American woman named Margaret Vandegrift who, after the death of her father, travels to Europe to live with her wealthy and aristocratic relatives. While in Europe, Margaret becomes fascinated with the culture and history of the continent and begins to explore its many wonders.One day, while visiting a castle in Germany, Margaret discovers a hidden chamber that contains a mysterious portrait of a beautiful princess. Intrigued by the painting, Margaret begins to investigate the history of the princess and soon discovers that she was a real person who lived hundreds of years ago.As Margaret delves deeper into the princess's story, she becomes convinced that the woman's tragic fate was unjust and sets out to right the wrongs that were done to her. Along the way, Margaret encounters a host of interesting characters, including a handsome young prince who becomes her ally in her quest.A Far-Away Princess is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue that will captivate readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of European landmarks and its compelling storyline, this book is sure to be a favorite among fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116452562X
• ISBN13: 9781164525622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"