The Fairy Godmother-in-law

audiobook

The Fairy Godmother-in-law

by Oliver Herford

EN·~35 minutes·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

1:10
2

THE FAIRY GODMOTHER-IN-LAW

10:12
3

THE CHARM THAT FAILED

2:52
4

THE SILVER QUESTION

1:42
5

HOW THE LION BECAME KING

2:33
6

THE WAKEFUL PRINCESS

3:31
7

A MODERN DIALOGUE

2:11
8

THE HEART OF ICE

1:59
9

THE BACHELOR GIRL

2:14
10

A CORNER IN CURLS

3:29

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford

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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