The Legend of the Bleeding-heart

The Legend of the Bleeding-heart by Annie F. Johnston invites listeners into a lyrical fairy tale where a talking wood, a lonely flax-spinner, and an orphan named Olga reveal the cost and power of selfless love. Set in a pastoral, whispering forest, this classic short novel blends gentle fantasy with moral warmth as the old spinner raises Olga against the murmurs of the trees and the stern warning of Wiseacre Oak. Rooted in early 20th-century American children's fiction, the story evokes turn-of-the-century sensibilities: plainspoken compassion, quiet domestic sacrifice, and nature rendered as a chorus of voices. Themes of kindness, gratitude, loyalty, and the small heroism of everyday care are woven through an evocative folk-tale atmosphere that both children and adult readers of classic literature will appreciate. The narrative voice is simple yet resonant, making the tale feel like a remembered legend told beside a hearth. Ideal for fans of classic fairy tales and gentle moral fiction, this audiobook is perfect for family listening, bedtime story sessions, or anyone who enjoys lyrical, old-fashioned storytelling with a heartwarming message.