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The Puppet (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Clinton Ross

 
9781331433941: The Puppet (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A restless American heir pursues adventure and love across Europe’s torn seas and shifting empires.

This historical novel blends high society with daring rebellion, as a narrator navigates duty, danger, and desire along Dalmatia’s coast, Venice, and beyond.

From the glittering drawing rooms of New York to the palaces and war-torn streets of Europe, the story follows a man who must choose between personal happiness and a tangled web of loyalties. Intrigue, alliance, and romance unfold against a vivid backdrop of royal courts, political plots, and restless travel.
  • A vivid travelogue through Venice, Dalmatia, and Paris, with encounters that test loyalties and fate
  • A flawed yet compelling narrator wrestling with duty, ambition, and self-discovery
  • Quick-witted dialogue, shifting alliances, and moments of quiet reflection amid danger
  • A rich historical setting that frames romance, power, and the high stakes of political intrigue
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with suspense, cross‑border travel, and a forbidden romance that challenges social boundaries.

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