The golden heart, and other fairy stories

"The Golden Heart and Other Fairy Stories" by Violet Jacob is a charming compilation of fairy tales from a bygone era, brimming with enchantment and daring escapades. The narratives journey into courage, selflessness, and the passionate search for affection, frequently showcasing honorable figures, where a young boy, an enigmatic fish, and an Ugly Prince are thrown together in order to save a captive Princess. For example, readers will find"The Golden Heart," which starts with an inquisitive boy on a fishing boat who discovers a magical connection with a kind fish. The fish guides him beneath the waves to a beautiful Princess prisoner, who has a Golden Heart that can help with life's worries but at a steep personal price. The boy feels her sadness and loneliness, and so the fish, the boy, and a Price must overcome many obstacles to rescue the Princess.