The Lost Prince: A Novel

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"The Lost Prince can stand independently of The Little Book ... but why deprive yourself of the pleasures of reading both" -Booklist Recently returned from fin de si cle Vienna, where she tragically lost the first great love of her life, Eleanor Burden settles into her expected place in Boston society, marries a suitable husband, and waits for life to come to her. Eleanor's story is not unlike that of the other young women she grew up with in 1890's Boston, except for one difference- Eleanor believes herself to have advance knowledge of every major historical event to come in her lifetime. But soon Eleanor's script of events begins to unravel, and she must find the courage of her deepest convictions, discover the difference between predetermination and free will, find faith in her own sanity, and decide whether she will allow history to unfold come what may - or use her extraordinary gifts to bend history and deliver the life she is meant to have.

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Praise for Selden Edwards and The Lost Prince:

Brilliant. Selden Edwards is a writer of great intellect and wit, and his books are a joy to read. I love The Lost Prince. The Little Book made such an impression on me;The Lost Prince is even better.
-Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain

I loved Selden Edwardss first novel The Little Book and told everyone I knew about it. I just read his second novel The Lost Prince and think that Mr. Edwards has written his finest work so far. Once again, Selden Edwards demonstrates his mastery in blending together philosophy and art with the help of wonderful characters you fall in love with. The Lost Prince is a terrific second novel.
-Pat Conroy

The Lost Prince can stand independently of The Little Book but why deprive yourself of the pleasures of reading both
Booklist
"A powerful, intense, and fascinating read."
Kirkus (starred review)

Edwardss birds-eye view of the details of this momentous age makes this companion piece as much fun as his debut.
Publishers Weekly


Praise for The Little Book:

Back to the Futurefor the intellectual set.
Entertainment Weekly
There's nothing small about Selden Edwards' debut novel, The Little Book -- not its scale, ambitions or back story.
USAToday
A soaring thing of joy whose only purpose and I mean this as a compliment is to delight and entertain.
Maureen Corrigan, NPR

Selden Edwards's impressive debut novel is richly-inventive, woven tightly with incident, and fully engaging. It is also superbly humane and readable.
Richard Ford

Author Bio

Selden Edwards is a former English teacher and headmaster. A graduate of Princeton, he has served as secretary of his class for more than forty years. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.