The Weight of the Crown
Реклама. ООО «ЛитРес», ИНН: 7719571260.
Оглавление
White Fred Merrick. The Weight of the Crown
CHAPTER I. WITHOUT A FRIEND
CHAPTER II. A DESPERATE VENTURE
CHAPTER III. ON GUARD
CHAPTER IV. THE WARNING LIGHT
CHAPTER V. DEEPER STILL
CHAPTER VI. THE PERIL SPEAKS
CHAPTER VII "UNEASY LIES THE HEAD"
CHAPTER VIII. THE VERY MAN
CHAPTER IX "PONGO"
CHAPTER X. A FRIEND AT COURT
CHAPTER XI. IN THE GARDEN
CHAPTER XII. A PRODIGAL SON
CHAPTER XIII. THE MODERN JOURNALIST
CHAPTER XIV. BAFFLED!
CHAPTER XV. THE SEARCH
CHAPTER XVI. WAS IT RUSSIA?
CHAPTER XVII. A BOW AT A VENTURE
CHAPTER XVIII. WATCHING
CHAPTER XIX. THE QUEST OF THE PAPERS
CHAPTER XX. A SPECIAL EFFORT
CHAPTER XXI "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED"
CHAPTER XXII. THE TRAIL GROWS
CHAPTER XXIII. GENERAL MAXGREGOR
CHAPTER XXIV. AT THE WINDOW
CHAPTER XXV. AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR
CHAPTER XXVI. LOYAL SILENCE
CHAPTER XXVII. LECHMERE TO THE RESCUE
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE POWER OF THE PRESS
CHAPTER XXIX. IN MAXGREGOR'S CHAMBERS
CHAPTER XXX. HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN
CHAPTER XXXI. A SURPRISE FOR JESSIE
CHAPTER XXXII. NO TIME TO LOSE
CHAPTER XXXIII. THE FISH ON THE LINE
CHAPTER XXXIV. A ROYAL ACTOR
CHAPTER XXXV. A RACE FOR A THRONE
CHAPTER XXXVI. ANNETTE TELLS A STORY
CHAPTER XXXVII. CROSS PURPOSES
CHAPTER XXXVIII. ON BROKEN GROUND
CHAPTER XXXIX. IN THE CAMP OF THE FOE
CHAPTER XL. THIN ICE
CHAPTER XLI. ANNETTE AT BAY
CHAPTER XLII. THE COUNTESS RETURNS
CHAPTER XLIII. IN SEARCH OF THE KING
CHAPTER XLIV. DEAD!
CHAPTER XLV. CHECK!
CHAPTER XLVI. MATE IN TWO MOVES
CHAPTER XLVII. THE SITUATION IS SAVED
CHAPTER XLVIII. THE PAPERS AT LAST
CHAPTER XLIX. LOVE AND ROSES
Отрывок из книги
"The likeness is wonderful," Jessie cried. "How did you find out? Did anybody tell you? But you have not mentioned your own name yet, though you know who I am."
The other girl smiled. Jessie liked the look of her face. It was a little haughty like her own, but the smile was very sweet, the features resolute and strong just now. Both the girls seemed to feel the strangeness of the situation. It was as if each was actually seeing herself for the first time. Then Jessie's new friend began to speak.
.....
The guests were bowing right and left. Presently the Queen of Asturia was escorted to a seat, and the little thrill of excitement passed off. Jessie hoped to find that it would be all right, but a new terror was added to the situation. She, the shop-girl, was actually in the presence of a real queen, perhaps the most romantic figure in Europe at the present moment. Jessie recalled all the strange stories she had heard of the ruling house of Asturia, of its intrigues and fiery conspiracies. She was thinking of it still, despite the fact that a great diva was singing, and accompanied on the piano by a pianist whose reputation was as great as her own. A slim-waisted attaché crossed the room and bowed before Jessie, bringing his heels together with a click after the most approved court military fashion.
"Pardon me the rudeness, Mademoiselle Vera, but her Highness would speak to you. When you meet the princess, the lady on the left of the queen will vacate her chair. It is to look as natural as possible."
.....