A dozen years ago, a random soldier solved the mystery of the Twelve Dancing Princesses’ nightly adventures, married the eldest princess, and became heir to the kingdom. The problem? He was a bully and a tyrant.

This is the story of what happened next, complete with meddling hedge-witches, sisterly solidarity, and justice finally served.

“Twelve Sisters” is a sequel to the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale, “The Twelve Dancing Princesses” (aka “The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes” or “The Shoes that Were Danced to Pieces”).