Elihu Jan's Story: Or The Private Life Of An Eastern Queen is a historical novel written by William Knighton and first published in 1865. The book tells the story of Elihu Jan, a young woman who rises from humble beginnings to become the queen of an unnamed eastern kingdom.The novel is set in the 18th century and follows Elihu Jan as she navigates the complex and often treacherous world of court politics. Along the way, she must contend with jealous...