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Royal Highness

Royal Highness

Written by: Thomas Mann
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Dive into the enchanting tale of Royal Highness, where Prince Klaus Heinrich, a scion of a waning German duchy, finds his life forever altered by the arrival of an alluring American heiress as his neighbor. Set against the backdrop of Europe on the brink of World War I, this novel masterfully captures the essence of a decaying society on the cusp of renewal through modern influences. It’s a contemporary fairy tale that weaves romance, intrigue, and the clash of tradition and progress. (Summary by Margaret Espaillat)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Social Sciences World
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