The Princess with No Name - a Fairy Tale The Princess with No Name

The Princess With No Name is the first book in a series of stories bringing to life the ancient "patakis" or sacred stories of the Yoruba tribes of Africa as fairy tales. This story begins in the Kingdom of Oyo where King Obata, the wisest man in Africa, rules with his lovely Queen, Marta Mae. They have a baby they name Oshun. Although the King loves the Queen, he loves his precious little girl even more. Spurred by jealousy and envy, the Queen refuses to reveal Oshun's true name to the world insisting they call her "The Princess". When the charming Prince O discovers and reveals Oshun's name and seeks her hand in marriage, the Queen devises a plot to kidnap Oshun who is left in the woods to fend for herself. Her adventure leads her to several good witches who train her in the magical arts of healing and transformation. Oshun uses her new found powers to break the curse and save her village. Through her experiences Oshun learns the true meaning of love, sacrifice and forgiveness. The tale blends African folk lore and adventure with family values, hope and redemption. A captivating bedtime story.