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Prince Otto, a Romance

Cover of Prince Otto, a Romance
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 Language: English Source: Project Gutenberg ID Gutenberg: 372

Synopsis

Prince Otto, a Romance is a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1885. Set in the small German state of Grünewald, the story begins when Prince Otto becomes aware of his subjects’ discontent. At the same time, he notices political schemes involving his wife, Princess Seraphina, and the ambitious Baron Gondremark. As conspiracies develop and tensions rise toward revolution and war, Otto is forced to respond to competing pressures in both public and private life. The narrative explores the difficulties of maintaining honor and duty while dealing with love and personal redemption, as Otto tries to safeguard his marriage and his kingdom without losing his integrity.