The Lost Prince

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrated by: David Thorn

The wonderful adventure story of two boys, one the son of a mysterious impoverished grandee and the other the handicapped son of a n'eer-do-well drunkard. The boys together travel thru Europe on a Secret Mission and help wrest a fictitious country called "Samavia" from its wicked rulers and place the legendary and rightful heir on the throne denied the dynasty for over 500 years.

“In every nook and cranny, high and low, they sought for him…he had vanished as a star vanishes when it drops from its place in the sky.” From the author of such children’s classics as The Secret Garden and A Little Princess comes this enchanting story of a young boy discovering his true destiny.

Twelve-year-old Marco knows he is being trained for something, but he isn’t sure what. All his life he has traveled with his father in secrecy, learning many languages and the ways of a gentleman, but forbidden to speak about their country of origin, Samavia. Samavia has been fraught with war for the last five hundred years, ever since the prince mysteriously disappeared. But now, there is hope that peace may come at last, as it has been rumored that a descendant of the lost prince may have been found. And Marco is about to take on a secret quest that will change everything for his family and his country.

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was an English-born author of romances and books for children. After moving to America in 1865 she established a popular reputation with the publication of That Lass o’ Lowries in 1877. She is best known for such stories as Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

Public Domain (P)2005 Alcazar AudioWorks

Worth re-listening

While you may quickly figure out the conclusion of this book, there is something in the telling of it that is beautiful and hopeful! There are few things which a revisit, and this one has become a go-to!

A little-known gem

Frances Hodgson Burnett is well-known as the author of The Secret Garden. She wrote many other books that are well worth reading or listening to. The List Prince may be her least- known work. Yet it is consistent with her other books. It is a fascinating tale in itself, with deep truths running through it that are larger than any one story. It is also read so skillfully that the narrator’s voice became an organic part of the story itself.

Captivating!

While perhaps slow by some standards, it’s developed in a way that you can’t help but be pulled in. The story is drawn out enough that you really want to see it resolved, but you’re invested more this way, and piece by piece it falls into place. This book lays out the ideas of nobility and virtue like other novels of the topic don’t touch. The weight and importance of a leader’s burden to put others before themselves even with limited resources is a reminder how anyone can do the same. It’s a pleasure to follow this compelling story.

A beautiful, lesser known story of a famous author

This is one of my favorite story's of F.H. Burnett. Well written, beautifully narrated, and perfect for almost any audience.

Beautiful rendition of a touching book.

I love classics that trash morals and strength of character! This book is a must!