The Rose and the Ring: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Rose and the Ring is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811–1863).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rose and the Ring" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical fantasy written in 1854. In the fictional kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, four royal cousins find their fates entwined with two magical gifts from the Fairy Blackstick—a ring and a rose that make their wearers irresistibly beautiful. As stolen thrones, mistaken identities, and enchanted love complicate courtly life, princes and princesses must navigate deception, exile, and even a den of lions before discovering their true destinies.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rose and the Ring
- Author credits: Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811–1863)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's stories
- Fairy tales
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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