The Prize: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Prize: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Prize is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Grier, Sydney C. (1868–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Prize" by Sydney C. Grier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Balkans and follows Danaë, the daughter of Prince Christodoridi, as she navigates the treacherous waters of family loyalty, power struggles, and romance amidst political intrigues involving her brother Romanos, who has become the Prince of Emathia. As the narrative unfolds, the themes of honor, betrayal, and the fight for female agency become evident. The opening of the story introduces a picturesque yet tumultuous world where Danaë and her sister, Angeliké, eavesdrop on their father's conversations, hinting at a looming conflict involving their half-brother. The girls' playful yet contentious relationship contrasts with their father's treacherous political dealings as he plots to reclaim power through questionable alliances. Danaë's adventures take a darker turn as she learns of impending dangers that threaten her brother's newly acquired status and opens up to the idea of infiltrating her brother's life to sabotage the Lady—his foreign wife who she views as a manipulative witch. The stage is set for a thrilling tale of loyalty and deception, centered around Danaë's quest to protect her family's honor and ensure her brother's wellbeing while seeking revenge against a perceived adversary.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Prize
- Author credits: Grier, Sydney C. (1868–1933)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
