The Nettle Spinner
Traditional
A cruel nobleman grants permission for the marriage of two of his serfs only on condition that the bride spins her wedding gown and a death-shroud for himself from nettles - and that the wedding should not take place until after his death. Every time the girl spins the cloth for his shroud, he becomes violently ill - and his attempts to stop her are thwarted by strong magic. There are many twists to the tale as the magic spinning wheel steers the characters towards their destinies.
Author - Traditional.
Narrator - Cathy Dobson.
Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
A cruel nobleman grants permission for the marriage of two of his serfs only on condition that the bride spins her wedding gown and a death-shroud for himself from nettles - and that the wedding should not take place until after his death. Every time the girl spins the cloth for his shroud, he becomes violently ill - and his attempts to stop her are thwarted by strong magic. There are many twists to the tale as the magic spinning wheel steers the characters towards their destinies. Author - Traditional. Narrator - Cathy Dobson. Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:01:07
Chapter 2
Duration:00:02:12
Chapter 3
Duration:00:02:49
Chapter 4
Duration:00:02:14
Chapter 5
Duration:00:02:58
Chapter 6
Duration:00:03:07
Chapter 7
Duration:00:02:13
Chapter 8
Duration:00:00:33