The Heart of Princess Osra

I was most definitely kidnapped. And her brother is like, "No. Since by this point in the book, Osra has had, like, 72 men fall in love with her and then do patently deranged things, she decides she's had enough of men. And I go, "Okay, good. So she saddles up and rides into the wilderness without any form of protection.

In the wilderness she--surprise, surprise--meets a guy. If fairy-tales have taught me anything, it's this: And this guy is like, "Oh, fair lady, you are so, so hot that maybe you can help me out.

Worst of all, I bet him my favorite horse. I literally cannot live without this horse between my thighs. Oh, but where oh where will I ever find her? Hey, wait a minute--you are so, so beautiful that you are probably way more beautiful than Princess Osra. Would you be willing to come with me and win my bet for me? Oh, isn't this a delicious secret!

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This is in no way going to end badly. This is in no way coincidental or a situation to be completely wary of. So they stroll up to this engagement feast, where the jerk from the bet is like, "Everyone, look how beautiful my future bride is," until the guy rides up and goes, "No she's not! I found someone prettier! Osra gets off her horse and preens around and all the peasants go, "Ooooh, aaaaah, you are way prettier than the bride. Here, guy, take your money, you win the bet.

She takes the bet money from the man, gives it back to the bride and tells her to buy herself something pretty so her husband will love her more.

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So they leave the party, and the guy is like, "Oh, by the way, I knew you were Osra the whole time," and I went: It reminds me of Dumas' Three Musketeers. Jan 28, Greg Kerestan rated it liked it. This novel, a prequel to "The Prisoner of Zenda" which establishes some of the kingdom of Ruritania's history, is the weakest and most politically incorrect of the Ruritania trilogy.

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Osra is beautiful and intelligent, but knows nothing of love. Despite this, every man she meets falls madly for her, and most of them end up dying by their own hand for it- a fact which would feel like a running joke if it were not treated with such solemn, respectful dignity.

Will she ever learn humanity to go wi This novel, a prequel to "The Prisoner of Zenda" which establishes some of the kingdom of Ruritania's history, is the weakest and most politically incorrect of the Ruritania trilogy. Will she ever learn humanity to go with her royalty?

Obviously yes, but only after the body count of her admirers has risen to an almost absurd level. Mix in some casual Victorian-era prejudice, and you have a fairly flawed middle volume in an otherwise enjoyable trilogy. Dec 10, Sherwood Smith added it Shelves: Anthony Hope had mastered his inimitable style by the time he wrote this series of short stories.

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There's still a lot of rather blithe blood and guts in the swashbuckling sense but his wit and heart shine. And we even get to see a heroic Hentzau--a priest, yet! It is set during an earlier time in Ruritania's history, as the beautiful Princess Osra is courted, and trifles with men's hearts, then learns the consequences. By the time she finally falls in love, she's been dealt some sharp lessons. I Anthony Hope had mastered his inimitable style by the time he wrote this series of short stories.

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It's a bit more dour see above about blood and guts than light-hearted, and it isn't as all as stylish and witty as Dolly Dialogues which I think shows him at the top of his form, but it's really lovely in places, painfully poignant in others. Dec 22, K. I read it on my phone, free from google books and they also have many, many other nigh on unobtainable Anthony Hope's that I plan on getting into.

Clear Victorian era writing with the scanned illustrations showing late 's attire while the story setting was supposed to be s or earlier. Interesting and little twists in the story endings made it delightful to read. Aug 01, John Yelverton rated it it was amazing. 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. Nov 08, Liz Stanton rated it it was ok. Not really a novel, just a series of linked short stories about the different men who fell in love with Princess Osra. Mildly entertaining, but no match for the Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau.



Sep 09, Mohamed samy rated it did not like it. Jun 19, Rose rated it liked it Shelves: Wen Keong Tan rated it liked it Apr 30, Becky rated it liked it Jun 08, Ines Azzam rated it really liked it Jul 06, Masters rated it liked it Jul 13, Nursyahada rated it it was amazing Jul 28, Mavy rated it it was amazing Feb 16, In loyalty to his value, he performs an extraordinary act of courage, ingenuity, or passion. He performs his act, in most cases, without expecting Osra to recognize his deed, much less acknowledge or reward it. Sooner or later, Osra does in fact recognize and acknowledge the act; she does not, however, requite the love that inspired it.

The Heart of Princess Osra is not as memorable as the other two components of the trilogy, but it expands and deepens the fictional world Hope created. The narrative may seem sentimental and insubstantial to the modern reader, but it is of a style common in Victorian literature. This volume covers some of the historical background of Ruritania , giving additional information which may aid in the enjoyment of the two full-length novels. For example, the role of Albert von Lauengram in Black Michael's conspiracy is illuminated when one learns that he was descended from Rudolf III's younger brother [ citation needed ].

A passing reference to the burning of the White Palace in , and thus the conclusion that there was an Revolution in Ruritania, as elsewhere throughout Europe, highlights the social and political divisions described in the other works.