The Red Queen: A Tale Of The Thousand Islands is a novel published in 1863 by Percy Bolingbroke St. John. The story is set in the Thousand Islands, a group of islands located on the St. Lawrence River between the United States and Canada. The novel follows the life of a young woman named Rosamund, who is known as the ""Red Queen"" due to her fiery red hair and strong will.Rosamund is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is engaged to a man named Guy, who is also from a wealthy family. However, Rosamund's life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by a group of pirates led by the infamous Captain Black.As Rosamund is held captive by the pirates, she begins to develop feelings for Captain Black, who is portrayed as a charismatic and charming figure. However, Rosamund's loyalty to Guy and her duty to her family complicate her feelings for the pirate captain.Throughout the novel, St. John explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as Rosamund must navigate her complicated relationships with both Guy and Captain Black. The novel also includes vivid descriptions of the Thousand Islands and the surrounding area, providing readers with a sense of the natural beauty of the region.Overall, The Red Queen: A Tale Of The Thousand Islands is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue set in a unique and beautiful location.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.

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