Publisher's Synopsis
The Midnight Queen is a gothic romance novel written by May Agnes Fleming. The story is set in 18th century England and follows the adventures of a young man named Edgar Allan, who is studying to become a magician. Edgar is in love with his childhood friend, Lilian, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lilian's mother is a powerful and mysterious sorceress known as the Midnight Queen.As Edgar delves deeper into the world of magic, he discovers that the Midnight Queen is not what she seems and that Lilian's life is in danger. With the help of his mentor, Dr. Lloyd, and a cast of colorful characters, Edgar sets out to uncover the truth about Lilian's mother and protect the woman he loves.The Midnight Queen is a thrilling tale of magic, romance, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its vivid descriptions of 18th century England and its cast of memorable characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of gothic romance and historical fiction.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.
