FRENCH, VIVIAN — The Thistle Princess

Walker Books Ltd. 1998. (ISBN: 9780744544640). Hardcover. Hardback no D/J in good condition. 1998 1st edition Walker Books. "Long, long ago, before time was caught and kept in clocks ." So begins this exquisite tale about a childless king and queen given their heart's desire by a little thistle, whose wisdom and generosity place her above all of the beautiful flowers in the royal garden. Of all the beautiful flowers, plants and trees in the royal garden, only the little thistle knows why the king and queen look so sad. She it is who offers herself to be their hearts' desire: a baby girl. But the king and queen threaten to destroy her with their overprotective love. - used books, secondhand books, out of print books, hard to find books, for sale, second-hand books, college books, student books, nonfiction, first edition, signed copies, non-fiction books delivered world wide. Excess postage may be required for books over 1 kg in weight outside the EU. ISBN 0-7445-4464-5 0744544645. Used: Acceptable.