“Herr Drosselmeier recounts how Princess Pirlipat was saved by the Nutcracker cracking the Hard Nut. This chapter enriches the story with fascinating details, deepening the reader’s understanding of the Nutcracker’s plight and the magical world he inhabits.”

Chapter Eight: The Story of the Hard Nut Continued from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

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“Maria learns the backstory of the Nutcracker’s curse. The tale reveals how the Princess Pirlipat was cursed by Queen Mouserings and how only a Nutcracker who cracks the hardest nut “Crackatuck” can break the spell.”

Chapter Seven: The Story of the Hard Nut from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A Hoffman is public domain.

Everyday Charlotte is owned and operated by Julie Boston.

The song used in this episode is “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies” composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with permission from Epidemic Sound.

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“The story takes a somber turn as Maria falls ill after the battle. Her family, worried for her health, tends to her, but Maria’s thoughts remain with the Nutcracker. Herr Drosselmeier shares a mysterious story, deepening the intrigue and hinting at the Nutcracker’s true nature.”

Chapter Six: The Sickness from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A Hoffman is public domain.

Everyday Charlotte is owned and operated by Julie Boston.

The song used in this episode is “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies” composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with permission from Epidemic Sound.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to more episodes, visit everydaycharlotte.substack.com

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