King's Rhapsody

by Hester W. Chapman, Ivor Novello (Original Play)

The book is based on the play by Ivor Novello. This is a tale of humility and prejudice against a background of political intrigue, gypsy warnings, Austrian hunting lodges, court balls, worldly chaperones, and masquerades. It is the story of Christiane, a beautiful princess from the Norseland, who at the age of eleven saw the King of Murania, Nikki, in a cafe with his elegant mistress (for whom he had given up his throne), and fell in love with him.

Genres: Historical Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Hester Wolverstan Chapman (1899-1976) was one of the well-known authors and a specialist on the Tudors and Stuarts.

Reviews

[Rose Todryk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat simplistic but I enjoyed it. It kept me interested and wanted to keep reading

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those "just ok" reads. It was interesting enough to keep me going but not one I mourned the finishing thereof. (and notice how ling it took me to read it - there were always more interesting things...)