"Princess Belle-Etoile" by Madame d'Aulnoy is a captivating fairy tale full of courageous siblings, wicked enemies, and enchanted objects. This story follows Princess Belle-Etoile and her brothers as they set off on an adventure to discover their true identities and fight against the forces of jealousy and evil that threaten their family. After the princesses show compassion to a disguised fairy, dark forces threaten to take everything away from them. As they try to restore their family's honor, Prince Cheri, the brave brother of Belle-Etoile, searches for magical items, like dancing-water and a singing-apple, that are extremely protected. With the help of magical creatures and their own bravery the siblings confront danger, overcome obstacles reclaiming their birthright and making their family complete again while also vanquishing the wicked individuals who tried to bring them down.
Princess Belle-Etoile
By Madame d' (Marie-Catherine) Aulnoy
Three royal siblings must survive the machinations of jealous forces and solve riddles, so they can reclaim their family's honor and find true happiness.
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About the AuthorMarie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville, Baroness d'Aulnoy, also known as Countess d'Aulnoy, was a French author known for her literary fairy tales. Her 1697 collection Les Contes des Fées coined the literary genre's name and included the first story to feature "Prince Charmant" or Prince Charming.
Marie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville, Baroness d'Aulnoy, also known as Countess d'Aulnoy, was a French author known for her literary fairy tales. Her 1697 collection Les Contes des Fées coined the literary genre's name and included the first story to feature "Prince Charmant" or Prince Charming.
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