The Twelve Dancing Princesses

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Once there was a King with twelve lovely daughters. Every morning, their shoes were worn out from dancing all night, but no one knew where they went. A brave soldier discovered their secret and won the heart of the eldest princess.

Originally a German tale — the German edition is on its way. Meanwhile you can enjoy it in English & Telugu.

Theme · Curious eyes and a quiet step can uncover a midnight secret.

Source · Exact chapter extracted from Household Tales by Brothers Grimm (1884) via Project Gutenberg. Public-domain source wording preserved; formatting only.