Project Gutenberg 2014-01-04 Public domain in the USA. 154 Taylor, Meadows 1808 1876 Taylor, Philip Meadows Meadows Taylor, Philip A Noble Queen: A Romance of Indian History (Volume 2 of 3) Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Noble Queen: A Romance of Indian History (Volume 2 of 3)" by Meadows Taylor is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a richly detailed setting during a time marked by political intrigue and personal valor, focusing on the characters navigating the complex socio-political landscape of Indian history. Central to the story is Abbas Khan, a nobleman who faces challenges and adventures while serving the Queen-Regent, illustrating themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggles of love against the backdrop of impending war. The opening of the volume captures the aftermath of a council meeting, filled with vibrant descriptions of the court and the proceedings within the palace. The mood shifts between jubilant celebrations of Abbas Khan’s recent victories and the tension of political maneuvering as the Queen prepares for war. Abbas Khan is shown returning home to affectionate greetings and his mother’s pride, highlighting the personal stakes intertwined with his public actions. Additionally, the narrative introduces the priest, Francis d'Almeida, who, despite cultural tensions, remains focused on his mission of aiding the young Queen, Taj-ool-Nissa, whose health becomes a central concern. The opening sets the stage for the unfolding drama of loyalty, intrigue, and romance, inviting the reader into a world where personal destinies are shaped by the larger forces of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44583/44583-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Chand Bibi, sultana, -1600 -- Fiction Queens -- India -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels 449326 2025-08-18T05:38:05.913100 text/html 431040 2024-10-23T22:01:26 text/html 218341 2025-08-18T05:38:10.973070 application/epub+zip 220958 2025-08-18T05:38:06.707084 application/epub+zip 220958 2025-08-18T05:38:06.306092 application/epub+zip 343263 2025-08-18T05:38:14.611059 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304792 2025-08-18T05:38:10.523085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304963 2022-09-20T10:34:55.380242 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417942 2025-08-18T05:38:05.338112 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 397983 2024-10-23T22:01:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17159 2025-08-18T05:38:14.745036 application/rdf+xml 9964 2025-08-18T05:38:06.391068 image/jpeg 1873 2025-08-18T05:38:06.348081 image/jpeg 200077 2025-08-18T05:38:05.951087 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia