The Princess and the Pea

By: Jenni James

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

WILL LOVE REVEAL THE TRUTH?

When Princess Kyra's coach is overturned by bandits, she is forced to flee for her very life during a raging storm. Thankfully, Kyra discovers a castle and is hopeful that the kingdom might give her the shelter she desperately seeks. However, as she approaches, a guard arrives with the matching horse from her carriage, Kyra is frightened all over again and cautiously presents herself as a commoner named Marie.

The queen is not convinced Marie is merely a commoner and commands her son, Prince David, to entertain and woo the girl until the truth comes out. There is intrigue afoot in the kingdom, and the queen is bound and determined to see if this mysterious girl had anything to do with it. With Prince David gleaning the truth, what could go wrong? No one could have expected him to fall for the bedraggled princess, least of all Kyra!

Great contemporary re telling

I like the twists and turns and contemporary ness. It is completely unrealistic in terms of women's rights and romantic love but fairytales are understood as myth and therefore it was a really heartwarming story.

Very sweet story

I liked that it was more realistic than most fairy tales. But it’s also a bit flowery