Her Serene Highness: A Novel

Her Serene Highness is a novel by David Graham Phillips, written in the early 20th century, that explores themes of love, social class, and power dynamics. Set during the Gilded Age, it follows Frederick Grafton, an American art collector, as he becomes involved with a Grand Duke and his niece, Erica, navigating the contrasts between commoner and royal expectations. The book provides a nuanced critique of societal norms and the quest for self-fulfillment amidst rigid class structures.