The Land of the Blue Flower

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The Land of the Blue Flower

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

EN·~42 minutes

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A newborn heir is whisked away from a war‑torn palace by a towering, blue‑eyed sage known only as the Ancient One. Cradled in his gray robes, the infant King Amor is carried up a solitary mountain to a long‑abandoned castle perched on a crag, where the night sky and whispering winds become his first teachers. In this secluded refuge, the child awakens beneath a canopy of stars, instinctively saluting the heavens as if already aware of the destiny that awaits him.

Back on the plains, the kingdom has known only cruelty under the previous ruler, but the ancient guardians believe that a ruler who knows only peace can change a land’s fate. As Amor grows under their watchful care, he learns to listen to the language of trees, wind, and beasts, discovering a bond that bridges humanity and nature. The story follows his early steps toward a reign that may finally transform the once‑gloomy realm into the fabled Land of the Blue Flower.

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Language

en

Duration

~42 minutes (40K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Frances Hodgson Burnett

1849–1924

Best known for turning childhood into a place of wonder, feeling, and quiet transformation, this English-born novelist wrote stories that have charmed readers for generations. Her most beloved books, including The Secret Garden and A Little Princess, mix hardship with hope in a way that still feels fresh.

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