
A young woman of gentle spirit lives in a household dominated by a proud stepmother and two jealous sisters, who keep her confined to the kitchen and attic while they revel in wealth and fashion. Though she endures endless chores and scorn, she remains kind‑hearted, quietly dreaming of a world beyond the soot‑filled corner where she spends her evenings.
When her sorrow catches the eye of a mysterious benefactor, a fairy godmother appears, offering a chance to break the cycle of oppression. With a wave of her wand, ordinary objects are transformed into splendid carriage and graceful steeds, promising the heroine a night she has only imagined. As the clock ticks toward the royal ball, hope flickers, and the promise of a magical evening beckons, setting the stage for a tale of courage, wonder, and unexpected destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (101K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Release date
1999-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Some of the world’s most enduring books come from writers whose names were never recorded or never revealed. “Anonymous” on a title page can mean many different things: a lost identity, a deliberate choice, or a work shaped by tradition over time.
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