Long Live the King! - Mary Roberts Rinehart - Bog

Long Live the King! is a novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. It is a mystery and adventure story set in a fictional European country called Herzoslovakia. The story revolves around the assassination of the king of Herzoslovakia, and the subsequent search for his missing son, who is the rightful heir to the throne. The main character of the story is a young American journalist named Latimer Targe, who is sent to Herzoslovakia to cover the coronation of the new king. However, when the king is assassinated, Latimer finds himself caught up in a dangerous conspiracy involving political intrigue, secret societies, and hidden agendas. As Latimer delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the missing prince may be in hiding somewhere in the country, and he sets out to find him before the conspirators do. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful countess, a mysterious doctor, and a cunning spy. The novel is full of suspense, action, and plot twists, as Latimer races against time to uncover the truth and save the future of Herzoslovakia. With its vivid descriptions of the country's landscape, culture, and people, Long Live the King! is a thrilling and engaging read for fans of mystery and adventure novels.1917. American writer of mystery novels known for their humor and ingenuity. The novel begins: The Crown Prince sat in the royal box and swung his legs. This was hardly princely, but the royal legs did not quite reach the floor from the high crimson velvet seat of his chair. Prince Ferdinand William Otto was bored. His royal robes, consisting of a pair of blue serge trousers, a short Eton jacket, and a stiff, rolling collar of white linen, irked him. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.