The Queen Of Sheba

By Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Book Overview

The Queen of Sheba is a novel written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich that tells the story of a wealthy and beautiful woman named Margherita, who is known as the Queen of Sheba. She lives a luxurious life in Italy and is admired by many men, but she is also a shrewd businesswoman who is not afraid to use her intelligence and cunning to get what she wants.The novel begins with Margherita meeting a young American artist named John Garrison, who is immediately captivated by her beauty and charm. As they get to know each other, John becomes increasingly drawn to Margherita, but he soon realizes that she is not as innocent as she seems.Margherita is involved in a complicated web of business deals and political intrigue, and she is not above using her feminine wiles to manipulate those around her. As John becomes more deeply involved in her world, he begins to see the darker side of Margherita's personality and is forced to confront his own feelings for her.The Queen of Sheba is a gripping tale of love, power, and deception, set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Italy. Aldrich's vivid descriptions of the country's landscapes and culture bring the story to life, while his nuanced portrayal of Margherita and John's relationship keeps readers on the edge of their seats.""The thousandth part of a minute late "" cried Flemming, throwing open the door. ""There's no excuse for me. When a man lives in a city where they manufacture a hundred thousand watches a year--that's one watch and a quarter every five minutes day and night--it's a moral duty to be punctual. Ned, you look like a prize pink this morning.""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: 1419179586
• ISBN13: 9781419179587
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.3"