Nevidljiva kraljica: Povijesne priče iz bosanske Hrvatske

Invisible Queen: Historical Stories from Bosnian Croatia is a collection of historical stories by Štefa Jurkić, published in 1941 by Matica Hrvatska. The book contains six stories: The Invisible Queen, The Beaters Are Crying, For Kulina Ban and Better Days, Martin and Juraj, Primroses Bloom Again and City on the Sea. Through historical motifs, legends and literary interpretation, the author shows the cultural and historical heritage of Croats in Bosnia and their connection with the broader Croatian historical space.

The stories are set in different periods of Bosnian and Croatian history, from medieval Bosnia to later times, emphasizing the themes of religious stability, national identity, freedom and belonging to the community. The work was written in an accessible style and had a pronounced educational and national-educational function, especially among younger readers.

The book was published in 1941, at a time when Bosnia and Herzegovina was included in the territorial framework of the Independent State of Croatia, which influenced the cultural and publishing policies of the time and the emphasis on common Croatian historical heritage in Bosnia. Special value is given to the edition by three drawings and three color paintings by the famous painter Gabrijelo Jurkić, which visually complement the historical content and contribute to the artistic value of the book. Today, the work represents an interesting combination of historical narrative, cultural memory and literature shaped in the specific political and cultural context of the time of its creation.