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First published in 1952, Herbert and Eleanor Farjeon’s Kings and Queens has attained the status of a children’s classic. The charming poems, each one dedicated to a different king or queen, tell the story of the 41 English monarchs from William I to Elizabeth II in a humorous and charming way that has delighted generations of children and their parents.

Join the wandering minstrel Martin Pippin as he encounters a lovelorn ploughman desperate for help. The ploughman urges Martin to rescue his beloved, who has been confined in a well-house, guarded by six sworn virgins. With his enchanting storytelling, Martin wins over the young women by weaving tales of love that resonate deeply. Although it may seem like a childrens book at first glance, the six enchanting stories—echoing the charm of Perraults fairy tales like Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella—delve into themes of lost love, betrayal, and the longing for connection. Originally crafted...

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