The Tsar's Promise A Russian Tale Author:Robert D. San Souci (Adapter), Lauren A. Mills (Illustrator) The author of The Talking Eggs recounts the story, derived from Russian folklore, of a tsar who unwittingly pledges his son to a demon and a princess who helps the young man escape his fate, with many richly painted illustrations. — Inspired by 'King Kojata' in Andrew Lang's classic The Green Fairy book, first published in London in 1... more »893. The author has also drawn on other versions of the tale, including Slavic, Russian, and English, to create this book.« less