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by Anna Leonowens (Author)
The Favorite of the Harem is a novel written by Anna Leonowens. The story is set in the royal harem of the King of Siam, where a young and beautiful girl named Tuptim becomes the favorite of the king. Tuptim is a slave girl who is gifted to the king by a neighboring prince. She is intelligent, talented, and has a fiery spirit. The king is immediately drawn to her and begins to favor her over his other wives and concubines.As Tuptim rises in favor, she becomes embroiled in the politics and intrigues of the harem. She must navigate the jealousies and rivalries of the other women, as well as the machinations of the eunuchs and courtiers who seek to control the king. Tuptim also falls in love with a young Englishman named John, who is working as a tutor in the palace.The novel explores themes of power, love, and cultural clash. It offers a glimpse into the world of the royal harem, where women were both powerful and powerless, and where love and desire were often at odds with duty and tradition. The Favorite of the Harem is a gripping and engaging read that transports the reader to a fascinating and exotic world.""I listened in mute pain. The power of the new passion that now filled my heart seemed to deny all authority, and the very thing for which I had so long worked and longed had become valueless and as nothing to me. But I dared not excuse myself, so I silently followed my conductresses, and for the first time in my life ascended to his Majesty's private supper-chamber.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.
