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Crown of Straw

Crown of Straw

By: Allen Upward
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In a tense atmosphere thick with intrigue, a sinister plot unfolds murder is on the horizon, but who will be the target? The narrative centers around an old forester and his innocent seventeen-year-old daughter, Dorothea, who is captivated by a mysterious stranger. Unbeknownst to her, both her father and her childhood sweetheart, Johann, harbor deep suspicions about this enigmatic visitor. As the court of King Maximilian buzzes with whispers of his eccentricity—or perhaps insanity—and his questionable fitness to rule, one undeniable truth emerges the king desperately needs a wife and an heir to secure the crown of Franconia. Join us as secrets unravel and danger looms in this gripping tale. - Summary by LynneTCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 025 - Epilogue

    025 - Epilogue
    Feb 21 2026
    In a tense atmosphere thick with intrigue, a sinister plot unfolds murder is on the horizon, but who will be the target? The narrative centers around an old forester and his innocent seventeen-year-old daughter, Dorothea, who is captivated by a mysterious stranger. Unbeknownst to her, both her father and her childhood sweetheart, Johann, harbor deep suspicions about this enigmatic visitor. As the court of King Maximilian buzzes with whispers of his eccentricity—or perhaps insanity—and his questionable fitness to rule, one undeniable truth emerges the king desperately needs a wife and an heir to secure the crown of Franconia. Join us as secrets unravel and danger looms in this gripping tale. - Summary by LynneT
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    4 mins
  • 024 - Hermengardes Triumph

    024 - Hermengardes Triumph
    Feb 21 2026
    In a tense atmosphere thick with intrigue, a sinister plot unfolds murder is on the horizon, but who will be the target? The narrative centers around an old forester and his innocent seventeen-year-old daughter, Dorothea, who is captivated by a mysterious stranger. Unbeknownst to her, both her father and her childhood sweetheart, Johann, harbor deep suspicions about this enigmatic visitor. As the court of King Maximilian buzzes with whispers of his eccentricity—or perhaps insanity—and his questionable fitness to rule, one undeniable truth emerges the king desperately needs a wife and an heir to secure the crown of Franconia. Join us as secrets unravel and danger looms in this gripping tale. - Summary by LynneT
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    19 mins
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