The Queen's Heart (1918)

By J.H. Hildreth

Book Overview

The Queen's Heart is a novel written by J. H. Hildreth and published in 1918. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Barodia, where the young queen, Flavia, must navigate the treacherous political landscape of her court. Her father, the former king, was assassinated, and Flavia's uncle, Prince Regent Rudolf, is ruling in his place until Flavia comes of age.As Flavia approaches her 18th birthday, she is determined to take control of her kingdom and rule on her own terms. However, she is met with resistance from Rudolf and his allies, who see her as a threat to their power. Flavia must rely on her wits and the support of her loyal friends, including the dashing adventurer, Rupert of Hentzau, to outmaneuver her enemies and claim her rightful place as queen.The Queen's Heart is a tale of political intrigue, romance, and adventure, set against the backdrop of a fictional European kingdom. It is a classic example of the ""romantic adventure"" genre popular in the early 20th century, and has been adapted into several films and stage productions over the years.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: 1165687844
• ISBN13: 9781165687848
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"