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Scott, John Reed
1869
1942
The Princess Dehra
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"The Princess Dehra" by John Reed Scott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the fictional kingdom of Valeria, where themes of succession, power struggles, and romantic entanglements take center stage. The narrative primarily follows the characters of Archduke Armand and Duchess Madeline Spencer, revealing the complexities of their aspirations amidst a backdrop of nobility and betrayal. At the start of the novel, the exiled Duke of Lotzen returns to his family's castle after being banished, stirring rumors about the royal succession. As the Duke grapples with his uncertain claim to the throne, the imminent marriage of the American Archduke Armand and the Princess Dehra raises tensions, particularly in light of a recent royal death. The opening portion portrays the interplay of ambition and desire, as secrets regarding the succession laws hang in the balance. This dynamic forms the basis for the unfolding drama, with characters navigating courtly intrigue and their personal wants against the backdrop of a kingdom in transition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Adventure stories
Princesses -- Fiction
Americans -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Imaginary places -- Fiction
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