Prince Baber And His Wives: And The Slave Girl Narcissus And The Nawab Of Lalput (1901)

By William St Clair

Book Overview

""Prince Baber and His Wives: And The Slave Girl Narcissus and The Nawab of Lalput"" is a novel written by William St. Clair and first published in 1901. The story is set in India during the 19th century and revolves around the life of Prince Baber, who is a wealthy and powerful ruler with numerous wives. The novel explores the complexities of polygamy and the relationships between Baber and his wives, as well as the cultural and social norms of the time.The plot also involves a slave girl named Narcissus, who becomes entangled in the lives of Baber and his wives. The Nawab of Lalput, a rival of Baber, also plays a significant role in the story as he attempts to gain power and influence over Baber's kingdom.Throughout the novel, St. Clair delves into themes of power, love, jealousy, and betrayal. The characters are well-developed and the setting is vividly described, providing readers with a glimpse into the complex and fascinating world of 19th century India.Overall, ""Prince Baber and His Wives: And The Slave Girl Narcissus and The Nawab of Lalput"" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Indian culture and history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167000579
• ISBN13: 9781167000577
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"