In the Kingdom of Edristan, a world where poisoned apples seem to be a hot commodity, Snow White sets off on a difficult journey-- a journey with physical, mental, and emotional trials alike. After the death of her mother due to complications from bearing Snow, her father was driven to madness. As a result, Snow has been forced to endure a life of abuse and neglect from her one living parent. But one day, the encounter with an enchanted apple provides her with an opportunity to take matters into her own hands. She comes across a huntsman, seven orphan boys, and even some royalty along the way. Every person she meets, and every choice she makes, will aid in ways that will change her life forever. This is book two of "The Tales and Princesses Series." The books can be read separately, but they're best enjoyed in order. The Tales and Princesses Series reading order: Peas and Princesses (Book One) Janice Wallander: A Novella Retelling the Tale of Rumpelstiltskin Apples and Princesses (Book Two) Pumpkins and Princesses (Book Three)
Aleese Hughes Books
Aleese Hughes expertly blends her life as a mother and wife with her passion for reading and writing. Drawing from a lifelong immersion in theater, she possesses a natural gift for captivating audiences, a skill she translates seamlessly into her written narratives. Hughes primarily crafts stories within the fantasy genre, creating enchanting tales designed for readers of all ages. Her work is marked by its engaging prose and its ability to transport readers to imaginative realms.


Peas and Princesses
- 227 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Mildred Wallander, otherwise known as Milly, knows nothing more than the normality of a simple peasant life. That is, until she is forced to play as her kingdom's missing princess and marry a prince in order to satiate her King's need for power. Milly experiences more than she signed up for and sets off on a journey that takes her to places she would have never thought possible. She comes across opportunities for love and even encounters a little magic. Can she overcome growing into a person she can no longer recognize? And can something as small as a pea change everything? This is the first book of The Tales and Princesses Series. The books can be read individually, but they're best enjoyed in order. *This is a second edition*