The Ruritanian swashbuckler that invented a sub-genre.
The story begins on a train ride through America, during which Grenfall Lorry – the hero – meets the mysterious and enchanting Miss Guggenslocker and falls in love with her.
The lady, travelling with her aunt and uncle, are citizens of Graustark; a little-known country in Eastern Europe. Grenfall and his friend decide to head over to this unknown place in pursuit of his lady love. However once he gets there, he finds nobody has heard of anyone by the name of Guggenslocker. Who was the mysterious lady?
A thrilling, dashing Zenda-esque narrative of romance, love behind the throne, intrigue and action.
Book 1 of the Graustark saga
