Harper's Round Table, September 22, 1896

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A whimsical visitor crashes a royal celebration and turns the court upside down when the prince is cursed with unfiltered honesty, testing one young lady's resolve.

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Children & Young Adult Reading Other

Released

2019-04-29

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Summary

"Harper's Round Table, September 22, 1896" by Various is a compilation of stories and articles from the 1890s, perfect for young readers. The collection contains imaginative tales and interesting facts, but the standout story is Evelyn Sharp's "Wymps." This enchanting narrative transports readers to a royal banquet where Lady Daffany is engaged to a prince. A mischievous Wymp disrupts the celebrations, claiming his kind has been unfairly left out. The prince is then cursed to speak only the uncensored truth, leading to comical chaos in the royal court. Lady Daffany, a virtuous figure, sets out on a daring quest to amend wrongs with the Wymps, revealing the power of kindness and courage.