"The Princess Sophia" is a novel by E.F. Benson set in the fictional principality of Rhodopé, situated on the Albanian coast. It tells the story of Prince Leonard and his family, including his daughter Sophia, who is the focus of the novel. The story begins with the political situation of Rhodopé during the Græco-Turkish War of 1897 and the offers made to Prince Leonard by both sides. The book follows the relationships and intrigues within the royal family, as well as the political and social life of the principality.
