Anna and the King
“Anna and the King” by Margaret Landon, published by HarperCollins on December 8, 1999, is a historical narrative set in 1862 Siam. This edition, comprising 208 pages, presents the story of Anna, a young Englishwoman who arrives in a foreign land to teach the royal family. Initially apprehensive about her new surroundings and the headstrong king, Anna’s journey unfolds as she navigates cultural differences and personal challenges, ultimately discovering the beauty of her new home.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Anna’s experiences as she adapts to her role as governess to the king’s numerous children. The narrative delves into themes of cultural exchange and personal growth, highlighting the complexities of her relationship with the king amidst the backdrop of historical Siam. With elements of juvenile fiction and biographical storytelling, this book offers insights into the interactions between East and West, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical narratives set in Asia.
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“Are you the lady who is to teach the royal family?”
She inclined her head slightly. “I am.”
“Have you friends in Bangkok?”
“I know no one in Bangkok at all.”
When Anna arrives on a crowded dock in Siam in 1862, she is afraid her friends might have been right: A country as “backward” as Siam is no place for a proper young Englishwoman. And when she meets the king, who is unbearably headstrong and arrogant, she is quite positive she has made a huge mistake.
But then Anna begins her post as governess to the royal children (all sixty-seven of them!), and it’s not long before they taught her to love the beauty and excitement of this strange new land. Suddenly she has more friends than she could ever hope for. Yet in the kingdom of Siam, there are rules Anna cannot accept. And as her relationship with the king grows, the conflicts between them grow too. If they are to overcome their differences, Anna and the King will have to meet somewhere between East and West….
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