M.M Kaye says in her introduction that she wrote this story because she noticed the trend of blonde haired, blue eyed, slightly vapid princesses in fairy tales.  She wondered how a prince would react to a very ordinary girl, and so she set out to write it. (We also have some lovely illustrations by the author included as well!)   Princess Amy is the seventh princess, and excitement is high in the kingdom.  Great things always come to seventh princesses, as they are said to […]