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The Heart of Princess Osra

Anthony Hope

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .Rudolf's horse, and [pg 40] a third for Rudolf himself; and he drank a draught of wine, and called to Rudolf to accompany him, that they might see for themselves what the lazy hounds of Guards were doing, that they had not yet come up with the quarry. Prince Rudolf laughed and yawned and wished his brother at the devil, but mounted his horse and rode with the King. Thus they traversed the city, riding swiftly, the old King furiously upbraiding every officer and soldier whom he met; then they rode to the gate; and all the gate-wardens said that nobody had gone out, save that one gate-warden admitted that two apprentices of Stephen the silversmith had contrived to slip out when the gates were open to let the troopers pass. But the King made nothing of it, and, turning with his son, rode up the street where Stephen lived. Here they came suddenly into the midst of a crowd, that filled all the roadway, and would hardly let the horses move even at a foot'. . . Read More

Community Reviews

A bit on the misogynistic side, with the Princess paying emotionally for not understanding love. But also quite violent, as many of the men pay for the Princess's mistakes with their lives. Also lacks the wit of Prisoner of Zenda, with few of the characters being likable. Osra's brother Rudolf is pa

A collection of linked short stories to a prequel. Although it was written immediately after the success of The Prisoner of Zenda, the story set in the 1730s, well over a century before the events of the first novel and its sequel, Rupert of Hentzau. This is a story of love life of Princess Osra. Sh

Not the best. Not nearly as charming and well written as The Prisoner of Zenda. It has its moments, but overall just so-so.

I would advise those new to Ruritania not to start with this book. It seems obvious to me, as a fellow writer of Ruritanian romance, that Hope was still world-building when he wrote it. Start with The Prisoner of Zenda, double back to read this, then go on to Rupert of Hentzau, if you dare.

The stor

Αδύναμη και χωρίς ενδιαφέρον πλοκή και στιλ γραφής τελείως ξεπερασμένου. Δεν πιστεύω το συγκεκριμένο να θεωρείται από τα κλασικά έργα του συγγραφέα.

An amazing companion to the Prisoner of Zenda and its sequel, this book contains short stories about a princess who lives about a century before the famous events of Zenda. I only wish I read this while I was still at school, when I studied the Zenda novel!

This book is so depressing that it's actually funny! In every chapter, another poor man is dying, being murdered, committing suicide, going insane, about to be hanged as a criminal, or dying of some horrific illness because his heart is breaking for love of the beautiful Princess Osra. All these poo

I read many very bad reviews of this one before trying it. And I have to say that they've all been true. Fictional 1800's Europe has never disappointed me more. I will recommend this book only for people who want to read the Prisoner of Zenda, the second book in this series. But, please, please, PLE

A beautiful collection of short stories, revolving around the central character of Princess Osra, that are combined together into a novel. Each story is full of passion and adventure, and the reader will be glued to each and every page.

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