Isbn: 9780243514380 - the custodian (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book relates the captivating memoirs of the author, tracing an extraordinary life from childhood in a humble lodge to the corridors of power and the heart of a royal scandal. The author, a distant relative of a duchess, was born in a lodge on her estate, the illegitimate son of her son. After his motherâs tragic death, he was sent to a German boarding school, and later to a prestigious Oxford college. Unknown to him, the duchess had been secretly monitoring his progress. Upon graduation, she summoned him, revealing their connection and offering to support his future. The authorâs life took a dramatic turn when the Duchess asked him to track down her granddaughter, a princess who had eloped to England with a penniless adventurer. The author's investigation plunges him into a dangerous world of intrigue, where he must confront the princess's lover and navigate a labyrinth of deceit. In the end, the author's pursuit of the truth not only uncovers the whereabouts of the princess but also forces him to confront his own identity and the complex nature of his relationship with the enigmatic duchess. With rich historical detail and an intimate portrayal of a remarkable woman, this book offers a fascinating insight into the hidden lives of royalty, the nature of family, and the power of secrets. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …