The Queen of the Danube

""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, specifically Montenegro, during the 17th century. It follows the life of a young woman named Zorka, who is the daughter of a Montenegrin prince. Zorka is beautiful, intelligent, and brave, and she becomes known as the ""Queen of the Danube"" due to her many accomplishments.The novel begins with Zorka's childhood and her education, which includes learning how to ride horses, shoot a gun, and speak multiple languages. As she grows older, she becomes involved in the political and military affairs of her country. She helps her father and brother defend Montenegro against invading armies and becomes a leader in her own right.Zorka's life is not without its challenges, however. She faces betrayal and danger from both her enemies and her own family members. She also struggles with her feelings for a handsome and charming foreigner who comes to Montenegro, but whose motives are unclear.Overall, ""The Queen of the Danube"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue set in a fascinating historical period. It offers a glimpse into the culture and customs of Montenegro during the 17th century and showcases the strength and resilience of a remarkable female protagonist.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.