{"product_id":"the-princess-and-curdie-a-pastrol-novel-9781513277530","title":"The Princess and Curdie: A Pastrol Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrincess Irene's great-great grandmother instructs Curdie to visit Gwyntystorm, the place where the king and his daughter have become unsuspecting targets of the royal court.\u003c\/b\u003e He plans to use natural and magical gifts to save the king from impending danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the events of \u003ci\u003eThe Princess and the Goblin\u003c\/i\u003e, Princess Irene and her father travel to Gwyntystorm. Curdie, a young miner, stays at home where he encounters the divine presence of the monarch's great-great grandmother. She also sends him to Gwyntystorm, where he must decipher the true nature of its men. Once he arrives, Curdie discovers a plot to slowly kill the king and eventually steal the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Princess and Curdie\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on a beloved supporting character. Curdie proves his unwavering loyalty to both the king and Princess Irene. This is an adventurous tale that brings the dutiful sidekick to the forefront. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacDonald, George:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge MacDonald (1824 - 1905)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Scottish-born novelist and poet. He grew up in a religious home influenced by various sects of Christianity. He attended University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. After experiencing a crisis of faith, he began theological training and became minister of Trinity Congregational Church. Later, he gained success as a writer penning fantasy tales such as \u003ci\u003eLilith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Light Princess\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAt the Back of the North Wind\u003c\/i\u003e. MacDonald became a well-known lecturer and mentor to various creatives including Lewis Carroll who famously wrote, \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50912919716114,"sku":"9781513277530","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7224c67d-1dde-42df-936b-dbf43ba4fe24.jpg?v=1738779122","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-princess-and-curdie-a-pastrol-novel-9781513277530","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}