Chapter 11 : The Solution “Dearest Father,” said the second princess one day, curling her long hair about her hands. “Yes, my little angel?” “Why is it I am the only one with a great cat to call my friend? Are not my sisters lonely?” “Have they said so?” asked the king, a frown wanting … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 11

Chapter 10 : The Untamed Subject The third princess of Bengal was more work than both of her sisters put together. She could best every man in combat of any kind, she could cook anything, compose music, sing, dance, weave tapestries, make hairpieces, and balance on her hands for minutes at a time. But whatever … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 10

Chapter 9 : The Angel of Earth The second princess of Bengal was a dreamer. As a baby, she fell in love with the snow leopard cub, and would sneak away from her attendants to sleep by his side. “You cannot sleep all day,” her mother chastised, brushing the dirt from her hair. “If he … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 9

Chapter 8 : The First Princess Although the queens took over the raising of their daughters, they did adhere to some of the king’s wishes for the royal children. The princesses were given toy soldiers along with dolls, they were dressed in trousers as often as dresses, and were set free to run through the … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 8

Chapter 7 : The Raising of Princesses In a perfect world (according to one king we know), each daughter of Buthraman Satti would have bound herself to a fierce mountain cat and grown into a warrior like her father, ready to conquer the world and spread the fame of the Beast King. Succeed as he … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 7