Far off in the mountain lands, somewhere to the east of the setting sun, lies the principality of Graustark, serene relic of rare old feudal days. The traveler reaches the little domain after an arduous, sometimes perilous journey from the great European capitals, whether they be north or south or west—never east.
Beverly of Graustark is a romantic adventure novel by George Barr McCutcheon, first published in 1904. It is a sequel to his earlier work, Graustark: The Story of a Love Behind a Throne, and continues his exploration of fictional European kingdoms, romance, and intrigue, a hallmark of the Graustark series.
The story centers on Beverly Calhoun, a spirited American woman who travels to the fictional European kingdom of Graustark to visit her friend, Princess Yetive. Along the way, Beverly becomes embroiled in a series of political intrigues and romantic entanglements. She meets and befriends a mysterious man named Baldos, who appears to be a mere soldier but hides a noble past. Throughout the novel, Beverly’s courage, wit, and charm drive the adventure as she navigates palace plots, kidnappings, and the challenges of love in a foreign land.
Like other novels in the Graustark series, Beverly of Graustark combines elements of romance, adventure, and political drama with a fairy-tale-like quality. It was well-received in its time and reflected the popularity of escapist literature in the early 20th century, offering readers a blend of high-stakes adventure and lighthearted romance.
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