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Summary

A king and queen with no children are deeply saddened for want of a son. In an attempt to hide his sadness from the queen, the king goes on a journey through their lands.

When he for a drink of water at what seems to be a freshly dug well, it is revealed to be a trap set by the mysterious and magical king Kostieï, who only agrees to release the king after he promises to give Kostieï “the most precious thing [his] palace contains, which was not there when [he] left it.” When he arrives home, the king is grieved to realize that “precious thing” is his newborn son.

Years pass, and the boy grows into a fine prince. While he is out hunting one day, a mysterious man tells him of his father’s debt. Upon learning the truth, he sets out on a journey determined to find a way to free himself from Kostieï.

Along the way he discovers twelve shapeshifting princesses: the daughters of Kostieï. With help from the youngest, he passes a series of tests and, with her, manages to outrun and outwit Kostieï.

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Book

The Grey Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Music

"Princess (Instrumental Version)" by Josh Woodward.

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