When a Wife is Wise: An Old Finnish Folk Tale

One careless boast puts a merchant in danger. His wife must cross a kingdom in disguise to bring him home.Long ago, beside a quiet Finnish lake, lived a merchant named Antti and his wife, Liisa. Beautiful though she was, Liisa's greatest gift was her judgment. She knew when to speak, when silence was wiser, and when courage mattered more than pride.Before Antti leaves on a trading journey, she asks him for one simple promise: Do not boast about me.He breaks it.Far from home, Antti's careless words attract the attention of a king. Soon he is placed under guard, while royal men are sent north to see the remarkable wife he described.Liisa has every reason to be angry. But being right will not open a prison door.Disguised as a young nobleman, she rides into a foreign kingdom, enters royal service, proves herself in battle, earns the confidence of the court, and quietly begins turning the king's own tests to her advantage. Her plan will require patience, courage, quick judgment, and two very unlikely helpers: a squirrel and a stoat.When a Wife Is Wise is a beautifully illustrated Finnish folk tale about a woman who refuses to wait for someone else to solve what has gone wrong. It is a story of resourcefulness, loyalty, and the kind of wisdom that proves itself through action.Rich with Finnish lakes, birch forests, royal courts, old customs, and northern atmosphere, this retelling brings a remarkable traditional story to a new generation.Old Tales - Timeless Wisdom Book Two