In The Woodcutter’s Daughter, Dinah Maria Mulock Craik weaves a classic fairytale of humility, enchantment, and moral wisdom. When a humble woodcutter saves a nobleman from danger, his simple act of bravery earns his family a modest yet magical reward. From this gift springs the arrival of Rose—a mysterious daughter born of fairy magic, destined for a life both extraordinary and perilous. As Rose grows, alternating between radiant beauty and magical darkness, she must navigate sibling rivalry, royal entanglements, and her own inner strength. Guided by the mischievous yet benevolent Fairy Coquette and shadowed by the sinister enchanter Barabapatapouf, this rich tale explores the trials of transformation, the tests of character, and the enduring power of love, loyalty, and self-acceptance. A charming moral fable told with both whimsy and warmth.
