Beverly Of Graustark - Hardcover

by George Barr McCutcheon (Author)

Beverly Of Graustark is a classic novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Graustark, a small European country that is on the brink of war. The main character of the story is Beverly Calhoun, an American woman who is traveling through Europe with her uncle. While in Graustark, Beverly meets and falls in love with Prince Dantan, the heir to the throne of Graustark. However, their love is put to the test as they face obstacles such as political intrigue, betrayal, and war. The novel is a romantic adventure filled with drama, suspense, and unexpected twists. It is a timeless tale of love and loyalty set against a backdrop of political turmoil and danger. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of Graustark add to the charm of the story, making it a must-read for fans of historical romance and adventure novels.""All right. I think I can get him into good humor without half trying. Oh, Count Marlanx! Come here, please. You aren't angry with me, are you? Wasn't it awful for me to run away and leave you to play solitaire instead of poker? But, don't you know, I was so wretchedly tired after the ride, and I knew you wouldn't mind if I--"" and so she ran glibly on, completely forestalling him, to the secret amusement of the others. Nevertheless, she was nervous and embarrassed over the situation. There was every reason to fear that the Iron Count had heard and seen enough to form a pretty good opinion of what had passed between herself and Baldos in this remote corner of the park. A deep sense of shame was taking possession of her.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.