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The Constant Prince

By Christabel R. Coleridge
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A historical novel traces the lives of a king's sons as youthful eagerness for knighthood leads to an overseas expedition to seize a fortress and to the political negotiations that follow. One prince endures imprisonment and becomes a model of steadfastness by accepting suffering imposed by others; scenes weave documented events with imagined encounters to fill gaps in the record. Themes include religious devotion, honor, fraternal loyalty, and the tension between chivalric aspiration and statecraft, while occasional fictional foreign characters dramatize the personal costs of public decisions.

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Christabel R. Coleridge

Christabel R. Coleridge was a British novelist and writer known for her contributions to Victorian literature. She authored several novels that explore themes of love, society, and personal ambition. Among her notable works is "Amethyst: The Story of a Beauty," which reflects her keen insight into character and social dynamics. Coleridge's writing often features strong, complex female characters and offers a glimpse into the societal norms of her time. Her works, including "An English Squire" and "Kingsworth; or, The Aim of a Life," continue to be of interest to readers exploring the literary heritage of the 19th century.

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