The Prize by Sydney C. Grier
"The Prize" by Sydney C. Grier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Balkans and follows Danaë, the daughter of Prince Christodoridi, as she navigates the treacherous waters of family loyalty, power struggles, and romance amidst political intrigues involving her brother Romanos, who has become the Prince of Emathia. As the narrative unfolds, the themes of honor, betrayal, and the fight for female
agency become evident. The opening of the story introduces a picturesque yet tumultuous world where Danaë and her sister, Angeliké, eavesdrop on their father's conversations, hinting at a looming conflict involving their half-brother. The girls' playful yet contentious relationship contrasts with their father's treacherous political dealings as he plots to reclaim power through questionable alliances. Danaë's adventures take a darker turn as she learns of impending dangers that threaten her brother's newly acquired status and opens up to the idea of infiltrating her brother's life to sabotage the Lady—his foreign wife who she views as a manipulative witch. The stage is set for a thrilling tale of loyalty and deception, centered around Danaë's quest to protect her family's honor and ensure her brother's wellbeing while seeking revenge against a perceived adversary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Grier, Sydney C., 1868-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Pearse, Alfred, 1855-1933 |
| Title | The Prize |
| Series Title | The Balkan Series II, 3. |
| Credits | an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66851 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 381 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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