The Princess Galva: A Romance by David Whitelaw
"The Princess Galva: A Romance" by David Whitelaw is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Edward Povey, a middle-aged clerk who has just been dismissed after twenty-two years of service. As he navigates feelings of loss, regret, and unexpected freedom, Edward's life takes a wild turn when he becomes entangled in a plot involving a princess of an obscure European kingdom, igniting a series of adventures
that promise a blend of romance and intrigue. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Edward Povey on the day of his dismissal, capturing his reflections on a life spent in monotony and the sudden possibility of change. As he returns home to his wife Charlotte, tensions rise as Edward grapples with his new reality while harboring aspirations that lead him to accept a caretaker position for his former employer's cottage. This reestablishes his connection to adventure when he encounters characters intertwined with his fate and a mysterious letter that hints at his involvement with an exiled princess. Whitelaw sets the stage for Edward’s transformation from a mundane clerk to a man embroiled in a grand narrative, intriguingly juxtaposing his ordinary life with the allure of romance and royal lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Whitelaw, David, 1875-1970 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Princess Galva: A Romance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Princesses -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34130 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 175 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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