Lang, Andrew

The Crimson Fairy Book

This fairy-tale collection brings together memorable old stories of princes, clever girls, magical objects, and tests of loyalty. In one tale, a prince searches for the three bulrushes and must win back his true bride; in another, a faithful servant and a prince face prophecy, betrayal, and a quest to restore what was lost. Clever Maria repeatedly outwits danger, while The Magic Kettle follows a wonder-working transformation shaped by honesty and fair dealing. The stories keep the classic folktale spirit: wonder, danger, and justice in the end.