Part 2 The Three Princesses of Bengal Chapter 6 : The Three Princesses of Bengal The king was enamored with his wives and his cats and fixated on the idea that each wife should bear him a son. “The first would be called Tiger,” he explained as they listened with bright eyes and large smiles, … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 6

Chapter 5 : The Gift of Laumphon “The king of Laumphon has sent you a gift,” said the First Minister, not concealing his voice to the room. “A gift for what– never mind, bring it in!” cried the king, and his ministers had never seen him act with such abandon, so little thought. It worried … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 5

Chapter 4 : The Gift of Tha’Jun “The king of Tha’Jun has sent you a gift,” said the First Minister, stopping the king in the middle of a daydream. “A gift? To what end?” the king asked. “For peace and prosperity,” the First Minister replied. “It is surely an assassin,” said the Second Minister. “Then … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 4

Chapter 3 : The Gift of Jarma “The king of Jarma has sent you a gift,” said the king’s First Minister. “What manner of gift does he send?” asked the king, amusement in his eyes. “One hoping to elicit a peace treaty,” said the First Minister. The king laughed, and it was not cruel, nor … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 3

Chapter 2 : The Menagerie Satti had in his palace complex a menagerie of animals. Others believed he enjoyed lording over other creatures, that is why he kept so many animals and so many slaves and so many mistresses. Few would believe that his subjects came to him, although he might admit the beasts did … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 2