Part 3 The Fourth Princess of Bengal The fourth princess of Bengal? Is this not mistaken? Were there not three queens? There is no mistake. As for the queens, there were four. Chapter 14 : The Moon That Dawns Under the Sun Return to the early days of Bengal, when the clouds of war that … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 14

Chapter 13 : To Each an Admirer As the years passed, the three princesses grew out of their childish troubles, and better defined their character and strengths through the work they did. Tigra was a leader, the model of Bengal, a queen in training. The people respected her for her fighting prowess, her beauty and … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 13

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