
Princess Badoura, the radiant daughter of the Chinese emperor, is promised in marriage to the daring Prince Camaralzaman of Persia. Their union is celebrated with lavish ceremonies and hopeful promises of a harmonious reign, yet an unexpected shadow falls over the palace soon after the festivities. Badoura falls ill under mysterious circumstances, and whispers of an ancient curse begin to circulate among the courtiers.
Desperate to save his beloved, Camaralzaman turns to the kingdom’s most learned astrologer, who advises a perilous quest for a hidden talisman said to possess healing powers. Guided by omens and the fierce clash of birds in the forest canopy, the prince ventures into unknown lands, confronting enchanted obstacles and strange allies. As he draws closer to the coveted stone, the fate of Badoura—and the fragile peace between their realms—hangs in the balance.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (103K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images from the Collection of The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Release date
2016-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1959
A versatile English writer and illustrator, he moved easily between fairy tales, plays, poetry, and political writing. He is also remembered for his energetic support of women's suffrage, which gave his public life a strong moral edge.
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