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Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
(I)
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
In a dazzling palace that has housed a hundred kings, a fierce young princess named Yasmini commands attention. She despises pretenders, demanding respect through skill in combat rather than courtesy, and treats love as a weapon forged for necessity. The narrative follows a curious chronicler who, enchanted by her fire, records her daring exploits amid the scented halls and the vivid murals of ancient Indian deities.
The story unfolds during Yasmini’s brief political eclipse, when she retreats to a sanctum of three‑coloured gods, surrounded by incense and melancholy flutes. Here she begins her first true romance—an affair that tests her resolve and the loyalties of those around her, while her sharp wit and generous rewards keep allies close. Through the chronicler’s eyes, listeners glimpse a world of intrigue, honor, and the restless ambition of a princess determined to reshape her destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (479K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1879–1940
A restless traveler and storyteller, he turned a life of wandering into fast-moving adventure fiction filled with intrigue, distant settings, and a touch of the mystical. His novels helped shape early 20th-century popular adventure writing and still attract readers who enjoy bold, old-school tales.
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