by Margaret Landon ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 29, 1944
Seventy five years ago an English governess at the Siamese court left records of her experiences. These have been revised and retold in this fascinating book, unique in the experiences recounted, in the intimate closeup of an oriental court, during five years' residence as teacher of the royal children and the royal concubines, of secretary and consultant to the King of Siam. The detailed story of the life of the harem, of strange forms of slavery, of the intrigue of the court-grand reading.
Pub Date: June 29, 1944
ISBN: 0060954884
Page Count: -
Publisher: John Day
Review Posted Online: N/A
Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 1944
Categories: NONFICTION
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