
audiobook
KUNINKAALLINEN LOOTUS
SISÄLLYS:
Two sisters live under the cold shadow of a cruel step‑mother in a lavish palace, yet they feel more like prisoners than royalty. When the older princess devises a daring escape, the pair slip into the jungle, trading silk for survival skills as they trek through tangled vines, chattering monkeys, and bright‑winged parrots. Their journey leads them to a mysterious marble palace perched in the forest, its gates bearing an invitation that feels both wondrous and ominous.
Inside, they discover rooms filled with silken dresses, glittering jewels, and a crystal‑clear pool where royal lotus blossoms float on the surface. A clever fox appears, assuring them the fearsome giant who built the place is long gone and that they may stay safely—for a time. The sisters begin to taste freedom, learning how to hide their true beauty while navigating the magical, yet uncertain, world they have entered.
Language
fi
Duration
~33 minutes (32K characters)
Release date
2025-01-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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