Publisher's Synopsis
The Midnight Queen is a gothic romance novel written by May Agnes Fleming. It was first published in 1874 and has since become a classic in the genre. The story follows the young and beautiful Lydia, who is forced to marry the wealthy and powerful Sir Lionel, despite her love for another man. As she settles into her new life, Lydia discovers that her husband is not who he seems, and that he is involved in a dangerous plot to overthrow the government. With the help of a mysterious stranger, Lydia must navigate the treacherous world of politics and magic to save herself and those she loves. The novel is full of suspense, intrigue, and romance, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy gothic literature.The plague raged in the city of London. The destroying angel had gone forth, and kindled with its fiery breath the awful pestilence, until all London became one mighty lazar-house. Thousands were swept away daily; grass grew in the streets, and the living were scarce able to bury the dead. Business of all kinds was at an end, except that of the coffin-makers and drivers of the pest-carte.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.
