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By Abbie Farwell Brown
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE LITTLE FRIEND - I
THE MERMAID'S CHILD
THE TEN BLOWERS - I
On a white marble hill stands Princess Fleurette's palace, where the scent of blossoms drifts for miles. The ruler adores every flower, and her gardens bloom in every color, filling the air with a chorus of bees and songbirds. From grand avenues to tangled groves, each corner reflects her love of nature.
The garden is a tapestry of ordered walks lined with vine‑clad arches, fountains that sparkle in the sun, and statues that keep silent watch. Beyond the neat rows lies a forest‑like tangle where shy blossoms grow untamed beside a gurgling brook. This blend of cultivated beauty and untamed wildness gives the hill the feel of a living, breathing nosegay.
Travelers from distant lands arrive on jeweled steeds, each hoping to win the princess by guessing the flower she cherishes most. Fleurette smiles and offers a riddle: discover the hidden bloom among countless petals, and the heart will be hers. Listeners are invited to wander the paths alongside princes, sharing in a quest that values curiosity as much as courage.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (114K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-05-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1927
A Boston writer with a gift for warmth and wonder, she filled children’s books with fairy tales, poems, and gentle retellings that stayed popular for decades. Her work blends old-fashioned charm with a lively imagination that still feels inviting today.
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