The evil Prince Saul wants the Wishing Stones in order to take over the kingdom, but he needs to find them first. His worldview will be challenged when the clues lead him to the last place—and the last person—he ever expected. Meanwhile, in a woodland cottage just outside the village of Bedford's Meadow, a young peasant woman closely guards the Wishing Stones even while she wishes to be rid of them. Will someone worthy come along to relieve her of the burden? Or will she instead be forced to continue protecting the legendary relic that has caused her nothing but trouble? A fairy tale for all ages that explores the extraordinary power each person has when they treat others with kindness and charity. Readers who love stories like Sleeping Beauty or modern classics like Disney's Tangled will love the themes, romance, and whimsy of The Wishing Stones .