
A young girl finds glamour, adventure, and the romance of her dreams - but fate threatens her love and her life! The one consuming passion of lovely Tona Felton's life has been to travel and forget the monotony of her life as a City typist in London. For Tona, the gleaming, luxurious Balkans Express to a tiny storybook country, is a dream come true. But when her pocketbook is stolen, she is left alone and penniless... until a handsome stranger offers her aid. And, in the quiet elegance of his private railway car, he offers her even more - a lifetime of love. And Tona responds with a passion she’s never known - until, after one intoxicating night in his arms, she awakes to find him gone. Only later will she discover that the lover she has shared a night of passion with on the train is actually European king. Drawn into a world of intrigue and danger - while war clouds gather over the Balkans - she will be plunged into a battle to save a small country and her love!
A young woman’s impulsive escape from her mundane life leads to a high-stakes encounter with a monarch that threatens her safety and her heart. Tona Felton, a London typist, seeks excitement through travel, only to find herself stranded and penniless in the Balkans. A mysterious stranger provides assistance and romance, but his sudden disappearance after a single night leaves Tona vulnerable. The narrative follows her as she navigates a foreign political landscape, discovering her lover’s true identity while facing the looming threat of war.
Readers often identify this work as a quintessential example of mid-twentieth-century romantic fiction. Discussion frequently centers on the rapid escalation of the plot and the dramatic shift from a mundane setting to a high-stakes royal environment. Critics note the author's ability to maintain a consistent tone of escapism throughout the narrative. Many readers highlight the focus on the protagonist's emotional evolution as she confronts the complexities of her situation. The book remains a point of interest for those seeking traditional romantic structures combined with historical adventure elements.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1968-04-01
Publisher:
Arrow Books
ISBN-10:
0090045602
ISBN-13:
9780090045600
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