Princess and Curdie

The Princess and Curdie - George MacDonald - Princess Irene''s discovery of a secret stair leads to a wonderful revelation.The Princess and Curdie is a children''s classic fantasy novel by George MacDonald from late 1883.The book is the sequel to The Princess and the Goblin. The adventure continues with Princess Irene and Curdie a year or two older. They must overthrow a set of corrupt ministers who are poisoning Irene''s father, the king. Irene''s grandmother also reappears and gives Curdie a strange gift. A monster called Lina aids his quest.