The king of a prosperous kingdom has twelve beautiful daughters, but is confused at the state of their shoes each morning - each pair is worn through, although the door to their bedroom is locked. And hopefully, nothing will stand in the way of true love.I've said it in another review and I'll say it again: every home should have at least one Ruth Sanderson book in their children's bookshelves, and her retelling of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' would be a pretty good choice. However, Mark chooses to be part of the Orgonian army when a neighboring king decides to invade Orgon, which is another obstacle. The plan is simple: the princesses will travel to the faerie realm every night and dance, and when King Robert discovers that Winnifred’s shoes have been worn out, his efforts to uncover the truth will enable Karen to be with Mark-but only when Mark is tasked to do so. And he has a plan to help Karen and Mark get together while helping Karen protect Winnifred from future danger. Fortunately for both, Alberich-the crown prince of a troop of faeries underneath Orgon-is aware of the situation. But since Karen is a princess and Mark is a commoner, the difference in class puts a huge barrier in the way of them being together.
After Mark interferes to protect Winnifred, his attempt to comfort an anxious Karen causes them both to realize that they have fallen in love. But during one visit, Mark stumbles on an attempt by the music and dance instructor for the princesses to seduce Winnifred. Thus, when a young man named Mark becomes the herbal gardener at the manor of a duke, Karen meets him when she comes to the manor, and he helps her pick herbs.
Description: Robert, ruler of the kingdom of Orgon, has three daughters: Karen, Winnifred, and Daria.
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