# Fawn in the wood

Author: Unknown

Genre: Fairy tales

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/78083

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Fawn+in+the+wood&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

Once upon a time, there lived a King and Queen, who were very unhappy, because they had no children. But one day, when the Queen was walking out, she saw an immense crab, which said to her, “follow me, great Queen, and you shall have your wish.” The Queen was very much astonished at being thus addressed by the wonderful crab, and for a time hesitated as to what she should do. Her desire to have a child of her own, however, was so great, that it overcame her fears at last, and she determined to risk everything to gain her end. She therefore followed the crab through a secret path, until they reached a palace built of diamonds and pearls, in front of which stood six lovely fairies, who each...

## Chapters

- [Part 1](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/fawn-in-the-wood-78083/chapters/1/index.md)