
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE
THE FAIRY GODMOTHER-IN-LAW
THE CHARM THAT FAILED
THE SILVER QUESTION
HOW THE LION BECAME KING
THE WAKEFUL PRINCESS
A MODERN DIALOGUE
THE HEART OF ICE
THE BACHELOR GIRL
A CORNER IN CURLS
In this witty retelling of a classic wedding, a newly crowned princess discovers that her magical benefactor is also her future mother‑in‑law. The story teases the familiar Cinderella tropes, asking what happens when fairy lore collides with everyday family politics. Its verses balance lyrical charm with a gently sarcastic tone, inviting listeners to rethink happily‑ever‑after.
A puzzling envelope arrives, stamped with an unfamiliar seal, and the princess enlists everyone from police detectives to foreign astrologers in a frantic quest for answers. Their scholarly calculations falter against the simple intuition of a crying child, whose off‑hand remark finally reveals the hidden message. The episode spins comedy from the clash of rational investigation and whimsical mystery.
Just as the princess wrestles with the mystery, a golden coach pulls up, its door emblazoned with the initials F.G.M. The fairy godmother‑in‑law steps out, turning a dusty attic into a grand salon with a flick of her wand and a few mischievous cats. Her sudden arrival promises a comedic power struggle that reshapes courtly life in delightfully unexpected ways.
Language
en
Duration
~35 minutes (34K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2019-07-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1935
Best remembered for his quick wit and playful nonsense, this Anglo-American writer and illustrator delighted readers with clever verse, sharp little sayings, and charming drawings. His work moves easily between children's literature and sophisticated magazine humor, making him a fun discovery for listeners of all ages.
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