
In a world where the year 1980 is remembered as the “World‑Storm,” a sweeping saga unfolds around a queen whose very name seems to summon a nation. Margaret, crowned Empress of India and Defender of the Faith, becomes the focal point of a love‑fueled struggle that blurs the lines between myth and history. Through the eyes of a seasoned chronicler, the narrative weaves together personal devotion, political intrigue, and the lingering echo of ancient legends such as Phaëton’s doomed chariot.
The story balances the grandeur of empire with intimate human yearning, suggesting that the fate of nations rests on the fragile heartbeats of lovers. As mist and flame gather over the kingdom’s borders, heroes and sinners alike emerge, each driven by longing, ambition, or remorse. The prologue hints at a promised millennial peace, yet the path to that calm is strewn with battles, betrayals, and the timeless question of whether love can truly tame the chaos of the world.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (415K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1910.
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
2023-03-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1941
An adventurous British-born writer who turned a life of travel, frontier work, and military experience into vivid books about the far reaches of empire. He is best remembered today for founding the Legion of Frontiersmen and for writing with the voice of someone who had truly been there.
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