Princess Alethea (1883)

Princess Alethea (1883) is a novel written by Frances Mary Peard that tells the story of a young princess named Alethea who lives in a fictional kingdom. Alethea is a kind-hearted and intelligent young woman who is loved by all those who know her. However, when her father, the king, dies, she is forced to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom in order to secure an alliance between the two nations. Alethea is unhappy with this arrangement and longs to marry for love instead of duty. She meets a young man named Guy, who she falls in love with, but he is not of noble birth and therefore cannot marry her. Alethea must navigate the politics of her kingdom and the expectations of her family while also trying to follow her heart. The novel explores themes of duty, love, and the role of women in society. It also provides a glimpse into the life of royalty during the Victorian era. Princess Alethea is a compelling story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.