Elihu Jan's Story: Or The Private Life Of An Eastern Queen (1865)

By William Knighton and William Knighton

Book Overview

Elihu Jan's Story: Or The Private Life Of An Eastern Queen is a historical novel written by William Knighton and first published in 1865. The book tells the story of Elihu Jan, a young woman who rises from humble beginnings to become the queen of an unnamed eastern kingdom.The novel is set in the 18th century and follows Elihu Jan as she navigates the complex and often treacherous world of court politics. Along the way, she must contend with jealous rivals, scheming advisors, and the ever-present threat of assassination.Despite these challenges, Elihu Jan proves to be a capable and resourceful ruler, using her intelligence and wit to outmaneuver her enemies and protect her people. Along the way, she also falls in love with a handsome prince, but their relationship is threatened by the political machinations of those around them.Elihu Jan's Story is a vivid and engaging portrait of life in an eastern court, with richly drawn characters and a compelling plot. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both exotic and familiar, and is sure to captivate readers with its blend of romance, intrigue, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116463254X
• ISBN13: 9781164632542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"