Project Gutenberg 2021-09-17 Public domain in the USA. 172 Grier, Sydney C. 1868 1933 Gregg, Hilda Caroline A Crowned Queen: The Romance of a Minister of State The Balkan Series, 2. Sequel to: An Uncrowned King, #66280. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "A Crowned Queen: The Romance of a Minister of State" by Sydney C. Grier is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a politically charged setting in the Balkans and revolves around the complexities of court life, the impact of past events on present decisions, and the relationships between royal family members, particularly focusing on Lord Cyril and Queen Nadia. Themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue are central to the narrative, as characters navigate their responsibilities amidst personal ambitions. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the arrival of Lord Cyril at Llandiarmid Castle, where interactions between the staff reveal hints of the aristocratic background and the historical significance of the characters. Cyril's journey is quickly escalated by the news of King Otto Georg's precarious health, leading him back to Thracia. The opening sets the stage for a tale rich in political maneuvering, highlighting the relationships between royals and their support of the beleaguered queen, while hinting at the complexities that will arise as the political landscape shifts following the king’s illness. Readers will find a blend of romance and political drama that promises to engage those interested in historical fiction set against a backdrop of intrigue and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Political fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction British -- Foreign countries -- Fiction Kings and rulers -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels 1111881 2025-07-26T08:54:18.530005 text/html 1098594 2024-10-18T16:17:00 text/html 469716 2025-07-26T08:54:28.363950 application/epub+zip 488182 2025-07-26T08:54:19.734974 application/epub+zip 488181 2025-07-26T08:54:19.128013 application/epub+zip 767040 2025-07-26T08:54:35.592952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 733094 2025-07-26T08:54:27.828983 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 733054 2022-09-29T20:03:47.468432 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1068448 2025-07-26T08:54:16.643013 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1048577 2024-10-18T16:17:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17421 2025-07-26T08:54:35.735903 application/rdf+xml 3653 2025-07-26T08:54:19.273976 image/jpeg 1023 2025-07-26T08:54:19.199976 image/jpeg 457975 2025-07-26T08:54:18.615999 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia