The Battle of the Strong : a Romance of Two Kingdoms by Gilbert Parker

""The Battle of the Strong"" is a historical romance novel written by Gilbert Parker. The story is set in two fictional kingdoms, Bohemia and Slavonia, in the late 19th century. The plot revolves around two powerful families, the Bohemian Hohenzollerns and the Slavonian Lapinskis, who are in a constant struggle for power and control. The main characters are Helena von Ritz, a Bohemian noblewoman, and Rudolph Rassendyll, an Englishman who is visiting Bohemia. They fall in love but are torn apart by their loyalty to their respective kingdoms. The novel is filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and a battle for the throne. It is a thrilling and romantic tale of love and war. Gilbert Parker's writing style is vivid and descriptive, transporting the reader to a world of knights, castles, and political turmoil.