Author Description

The Queen of Karmania is a historical fiction novel written by Marie Van Vorst and first published in 1922. The story is set in the fictional country of Karmania, which is located in the Balkans. The novel follows the life of the young and beautiful Queen Hilda, who is forced to marry the King of Karmania, a man she does not love, in order to secure peace between their two countries.As Hilda adjusts to her new life as queen, she finds herself drawn to a handsome and charming American diplomat named John Ward. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the political tensions between their countries and the disapproval of Hilda's husband.As the story unfolds, Hilda must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Karmania and choose between her duty as queen and her love for John. Along the way, she faces betrayal, danger, and heartbreak, but ultimately finds the strength to make difficult decisions and fight for what she believes in.The Queen of Karmania is a gripping tale of love, politics, and power, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous and fascinating period in European history. Van Vorst's vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of Karmania bring the country to life, while her complex and nuanced characters keep readers engaged until the very end.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.