Flora Annie Steel bola anglická autorka, ktorá strávila dvadsaťdva rokov v Indii, najmä v Paňdžábe, čo sa stalo hlavnou témou jej diel. Jej zážitky v indickej spoločnosti, kde pôsobila ako inšpektorka školstva a mediátorka, jej poskytli hlboký vhľad do miestneho života a kultúry. Svoje úsilie o porozumenie indickému životu a tradíciám, vrátane zbierania ľudových príbehov a podpory remesiel, pretavila do literárnej tvorby. Jej diela ponúkajú čitateľom detailný a autentický pohľad na indickú spoločnosť z európskej perspektívy.string
This book contains not only over 40 fairy tales, such as "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Babes in the Woods", but stories from different traditions also make an appearance, including "The Three Bears" and "Little Red Riding Hood".
Set against the backdrop of 16th-century India, the narrative follows King Humayon and Queen Humeeda as they flee with their young son, Prince Akbar, from treacherous family rivals. Head-nurse's exclamations of gratitude highlight the tension and urgency of their escape, as they navigate a landscape fraught with danger. The story delves into themes of bravery, misfortune, and the consequences of ambition, portraying Humayon's tragic fall from grace and the relentless pursuit that forces them into hiding.