
A weary carriage rolls up a winding hill, delivering two curious siblings and their loyal companions to a mysterious valley glittering with endless fir trees. As night falls, the landscape transforms into a shimmering forest of ever‑glowing Christmas trees, filling the children’s eyes with awe and their hearts with quiet wonder. Their guide, an elderly servant, hints at a grand white castle perched among the trees, promising warmth and shelter after a long, tiring journey.
Inside the castle’s bright halls, the siblings discover a world where magic seems to linger in every corner—talking portraits, secret passages, and a hint of enchantment that beckons them to explore. Together with their new friends, they begin to unravel the gentle mysteries of this snowy realm, learning that courage and imagination can light even the darkest corners of an unfamiliar land.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (248K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan, Clive Pickton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2012-04-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1839–1921
A beloved Victorian writer for children, she filled her stories with everyday magic, family feeling, and the quiet adventures of nursery life. Her books helped shape generations of young readers, especially through classics like The Cuckoo Clock and The Tapestry Room.
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