The Runaway Princess and Other Stories
by Helen Nde
 Fiction, Paperback, 348 pages
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Description of The Runaway Princess and Other Stories by Helen Nde
Seers and Leaders
Warriors and Survivors
Mothers and Monsters
Friends and Fiends
A warrior princess defies her father and runs away to find love. A brave sister slays dragons for her brother. A wily spirit charms a prince despite her strange disguise. A lonely young woman finds reason to love life despite ostracism by the people in her village. Another woman ignores her parents’ warnings and follows her lover who turns her into a flesh-eating monster. Two women of fabled beauty, determined to marry on their own terms, use subterfuge to test their suitors, one to tragic ends. Lovers defy death to stay with each other. Passion, romance, adventure, comedy, trickery, and tragedy abound in this thrilling collection of short stories recounting the deeds and misdeeds of memorable women from African history, legend, and folklore.
Author Note: This edition of the book is not illustrated.

Additional Book Information:
- Imprint: Independently Published
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Parent Company: Independently Published
