The Ocean Queen and the Spirit of the Storm: A New Fairy Tale of the Southern Seas (1854)

The Ocean Queen and the Spirit of the Storm is a novel by William Henry Giles Kingston, first published in 1854. The story is set in the Southern Seas and follows the adventures of a young girl named Rosamond, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Rosamond is on a voyage with her father when their ship is caught in a violent storm. During the storm, Rosamond is separated from her father and washed up on a deserted island.On the island, Rosamond encounters a mysterious woman who calls herself the Ocean Queen. The Ocean Queen tells Rosamond that she is the spirit of the storm and that she has the power to control the winds and the waves. Rosamond is initially frightened of the Ocean Queen, but soon comes to trust her and learns that the woman has been watching over her since she was a baby.As Rosamond spends more time on the island, she discovers that it is full of magical creatures and hidden treasures. She also learns about the Ocean Queen's past and the tragic events that led to her becoming the spirit of the storm.The Ocean Queen and the Spirit of the Storm is a classic fairy tale that explores themes of friendship, trust, and the power of nature. It is a captivating story that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy tales of adventure and magic.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.