Flora Annie Steel was interested in relating to all classes of Indian society. The birth of her daughter gave her a chance to interact with local women and learn their language. She encouraged the production of local handicrafts and collected folk-tales, a collection of which she published in 1894.

In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected by the critic August Nemo:

- Sir Buzz

- The Rat's Wedding

- The Faitful Prince

- The Bear's Bad Bargain

- Prince Lionheart and HisThree Friends

- Princess Aubergine

- Valiant Vicky, The Brave Weaver