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Heidelberg: A Romance. Volumes I, II & III

1865

G. P. R. James

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Heidelberg: A Romance. Volumes I, II & III

G. P. R. James

1865

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Two young Englishmen arrive in the ancient university town of Heidelberg with nothing but ambition, youth, and a wager between them. William Lovet, all carefree exuberance, and the more contemplative Algernon Grey have staked their honor on a daring proposition: they will win entry to the glittering court of the Elector Palatine without revealing their noble birthright. Set against the stunning landscapes of the Neckar valley in early 17th-century Europe, G.P.R. James weaves a tale of wit, romance, and genteel adventure as his protagonists navigate the perils of courtly intrigue, outwit their social superiors, and discover that the greatest challenge may not be fooling the Elector, but keeping their hearts intact. The narrative crackles with lively exchanges between characters whose contrasting worldviews create friction and charm in equal measure. For readers who crave the escapist pleasures of Victorian historical romance, where honor is wagered over breakfast and the ruins of a medieval castle provide the perfect backdrop for moonlight conversations, this forgotten gem offers precisely the kind of sunlit, self-confident adventure that made James one of his era's most beloved novelists.

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