Publisher's Synopsis
""Prince Saroni's Wife and the Pearl-Shell Necklace"" is a novel written by Julian Hawthorne and originally published in 1884. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the journey of a young woman named Ysaura, who is the daughter of a powerful chief. Ysaura is married off to Prince Saroni, a wealthy and powerful man who is known for his love of beautiful women and lavish parties.As Ysaura adjusts to life as a princess, she learns more about her new husband and begins to uncover some of the darker secrets of his past. She becomes increasingly fascinated by a pearl-shell necklace that Saroni owns, which is said to have magical powers. Ysaura becomes obsessed with the necklace and begins to believe that it holds the key to her own happiness.As the story unfolds, Ysaura must navigate the treacherous waters of palace politics and deal with the jealousy and envy of other women in Saroni's court. She must also confront the dark forces that threaten her own happiness and the safety of her people.""Prince Saroni's Wife and the Pearl-Shell Necklace"" is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal set in a lush and exotic landscape. Julian Hawthorne's vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters transport readers to a world of intrigue and danger, where nothing is as it seems and the stakes are always high.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.
