The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald (Premium E-Reader Edition) Children's Fantasy • Fairy Tale • British Classic Literature • Traditional & High Fantasy • Quest Fantasy •
The Princess and Curdie –
Return to Gwyntystorm in this gripping, magical sequel where a kingdom’s survival hangs on a boy’s courage and the touch of a monstrous hand.
Years have passed since Curdie the miner boy saved Princess Irene from the underground goblins. Now, a dark corruption festers within the royal palace. The King is being slowly poisoned by his own trusted court, and the guards have turned into greedy, lawless mercenaries.
Summoned by the mysterious, shapeshifting great-great-grandmother, Curdie is gifted a strange and terrifying power: the ability to feel the true nature of a person's soul simply by holding their hand. Accompanied by Lina, a grotesque yet fiercely loyal beast, Curdie must infiltrate the treacherous city, expose the royal conspiracy, and fight to restore the crown before the kingdom crumbles into absolute ruin.
George MacDonald’s 1883 masterpiece delivers a richer, darker, and more suspenseful adventure than its predecessor. Perfect for readers who crave high-stakes political intrigue, rich spiritual allegory, and unforgettable fantasy world-building.
- Darker, High-Stakes Adventure: Shifting from fairy-tale magic to a thrilling palace infiltration, this sequel delivers more suspense and intense action.
- The Magic of Discernment: Introduces one of classic fantasy’s most unique magical gifts—Curdie’s ability to feel a man's inner beast through his palm.
- Bizarre, Loyal Companions: Features unforgettable, grotesque guardian creatures like Lina, adding layers of loyalty, mystery, and wonder.
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- A Timeless Battle for Justice: A powerful, resonant story about exposing corruption, standing for truth, and finding nobility in unexpected places.
The kingdom is rotting from within, and only an unlikely hero can save the King.
