The phrase "a charming tale of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a story or narrative that is delightful or enchanting in nature.
Example: "The book is a charming tale of friendship and adventure that captivates readers of all ages."
Alternatives: "an enchanting story about" or "a delightful narrative of".
This, one of his relatively few novels, is a charming tale of small-town scares that successfully brings his strengths into the longer form.
Once upon a time there was a charming tale of a wee little mouse with wide-open eyes and ears as large as saucers.
The first story, "Harbinger Hall," is a charming tale of an elderly immigrant who, while walking on his estate, finds a boy who is skipping school to play war games.
I was already acquainted with the author from his excellent work in "Every Friday," a charming tale of a father and son who journey to the local diner for their regular breakfast.
Beautifully painted (of course), this promises to be a charming tale of humour, art, and adventure, as the little mouse grows to find his meaning and place in the world.
Script The moment your script is green-lit, it goes from being a charming tale of theoretical hi-jinks to a practical template for an expensive entertainment product a team of professionals will spend a great deal of time and money attempting to film.
The storyline, however, was crafted nicely and it was a charming tale to read.
The origin of the word "mantou" is attributed to a rather charming tale of an impressive gent called Zhuge Liang, who led his army across a particularly troublesome river.
"Hardly a work of state-of-the-art virtuosity, but rather an example of quiet confident craftsmanship that tells a sweet, charming tale of intergalactic friendship," Mr. Scott wrote of "Lilo and Stitch".
"Lilo and Stitch," the new Disney cartoon adventure that was written and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean Deblois, is hardly a work of state-of-the-art virtuosity, but rather an example of quiet, confident craftsmanship that tells a sweet, charming tale of intergalactic friendship.
Ten years ago, Wash Westmorland and the late Richard Glatzer directed Quinceañera, a charming tale about the 15th birthday party of a girl played by Emily Rios that won critical acclaim but was made on the tiniest of budgets.
