The Queen Of The Danube: A Story Of Montenegro (1862) - X. B. Saintine - Bog

""The Queen of the Danube: A Story of Montenegro"" is a historical novel written by X. B. Saintine and first published in 1862. The story is set in the Balkans during the 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Zorka, who is the daughter of a Montenegrin chieftain. Zorka is known as the ""Queen of the Danube"" due to her beauty and grace, and many suitors seek her hand in marriage. However, Zorka is in love with Stefan, a young man from a rival clan. Their love is forbidden, and they must overcome many obstacles to be together. The novel is filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue, as Zorka and Stefan navigate the complex social and political landscape of Montenegro. The story also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, as the characters are forced to make difficult choices in the face of danger and uncertainty. Overall, ""The Queen of the Danube"" is a captivating tale of love and war set against the backdrop of a fascinating and tumultuous period in Balkan history.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.