An enchanting collection of little known fairy tales about young women who prevail because of their kindness and compassion
 
Snow-White & Rose Red save an enchanted bear from an ungrateful goblin 
Marushka is sent to find strawberries in the snow by her cruel step-sister but wins the help of the Twelve Months 
Ailsa climbs Mischanter Mountain to rescue her sister, armed with nothing more than her sewing kit and her parents’ blessing 
Reinhilda outwits a witch and saves her sweetheart 
A kind henwife helps Morag find a home for her family with the help of a magic pot 
Agnes and a young Romany woman together overcome the curse of an enchanted cup 
Brigid honours a promise she made, even though it takes her to the underworld and back 
 
With an introduction by Isobelle Carmody, Snow White, Rose Red & Other Tales of Kind Young Women contains tales from Germany, Slovenia, Ireland and the Scottish Travellers.
 
It will transform the way you think about fairy tales.