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The Princess Spy

Author: Melanie Dickerson   Series: Fairy Tale Romance Series

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In the latest YA fairy tale retelling by Melanie Dickerson, Margaretha has never been good at holding her tongue. But when she learns her new suitor is trying to kill the stable boy who claims to be a wealthy lord from England, the cost of saying too much could mean the young man’s life.

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In the latest YA fairy tale retelling by Melanie Dickerson, Margaretha has never been good at holding her tongue. But when she learns her new suitor is trying to kill the stable boy who claims to be a wealthy lord from England, the cost of saying too much could mean the young man’s life.

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In this historical fairy-tale romance book from bestselling author Melanie Dickerson, based on The Princess and the Frog, Margaretha hopes to find her prince … but when a man claiming to be an English lord arrives at the castle, she finds herself questioning her heart as she uncovers secrets about her current suitor that cast the mysterious lord in a new light.

Margaretha has always been a romantic, and hopes her newest suitor, Lord Claybrook, will be her one true love. But then an injured man is brought to Hagenheim Castle, claiming to be an English lord Claybrook attacked and left for dead. And only Margaretha understands the wild story.

Margaretha convinces herself “Lord Colin” is just addled. Then Colin retrieves an heirloom she lost and asks her to spy on Claybrook as repayment. Margaretha knows she could never be a spy—she unable to keep anything secret—though what she soon discovers changes her romantic notions not about Claybrook but possibly Colin as well. It is up to her to save her father and Hagenheim itself from a wicked plot.

The Princess Spy is:

  • Perfect for teen readers ages 13-18 and adults who enjoy historical romances
  • A romantic, fast-paced read—sure to entrance fans of fairy tale retellings
  • A stand-alone story that is also part of the Hagenheim series, featuring the daughter of Rose and Lord Hamlin
  • A full-length clean and inspiring love story

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Awards

Winner of Christian Retailing's Best (Young Adult Fiction) 2015

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Critic Reviews

“Margaretha is the daughter of a fifteenth-century German duke, and her family and acquaintances havealways noted not only her penchant for talking incessantly but also her deeply romantic nature. She islooking forward to finding her one true love, and she thinks it might be her latest suitor, Lord Claypool. Ina chance meeting with Colin, an Englishman come to the continent claiming that Claypool has murderedgood people and seeking justice, Margaretha learns not only that her suitor may not be as honorable as shethought but also that she can successfully pare down her chattiness, keep an important secret, and help takerighteous action. She and Colin join forces in a well-paced adventure that pits good against evil, features astrong and credible young woman, and relies on accurate social history in its Christian orientation.Margaretha's sensations, expectations, and fears are all evoked realistically, making this a good choice forreaders who loved Katherine Paterson's Lyddie (1991) or Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy(1994) and are now ready for more romance.--- Francisca Goldsmith”

Margaretha is the daughter of a fifteenth-century German duke, and her family and acquaintances have always noted not only her penchant for talking incessantly but also her deeply romantic nature. She is looking forward to finding her one true love, and she thinks it might be her latest suitor, Lord Claypool. In a chance meeting with Colin, an Englishman come to the continent claiming that Claypool has murdered good people and seeking justice, Margaretha learns not only that her suitor may not be as honorable as she thought but also that she can successfully pare down her chattiness, keep an important secret, and help take righteous action. She and Colin join forces in a well-paced adventure that pits good against evil, features a strong and credible young woman, and relies on accurate social history in its Christian orientation. Margaretha's sensations, expectations, and fears are all evoked realistically, making this a good choice for readers who loved Katherine Paterson's Lyddie (1991) or Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy (1994) and are now ready for more romance. --- Francisca Goldsmith Booklist

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About the Author

Melanie Dickerson is the author of The Healer's Apprentice, a Christy Award finalist and winner of the National Reader's Choice Award for Best First Book. Melanie earned a bachelor's degree in special education from the University of Alabama and has been a teacher and a missionary. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Huntsville, Alabama.

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In this historical fairy-tale romance book from bestselling author Melanie Dickerson, based on The Princess and the Frog, Margaretha hopes to find her prince ... but when a man claiming to be an English lord arrives at the castle, she finds herself questioning her heart as she uncovers secrets about her current suitor that cast the mysterious lord in a new light. Margaretha has always been a romantic, and hopes her newest suitor, Lord Claybrook, will be her one true love. But then an injured man is brought to Hagenheim Castle, claiming to be an English lord Claybrook attacked and left for dead. And only Margaretha understands the wild story. Margaretha convinces herself "Lord Colin" is just addled. Then Colin retrieves an heirloom she lost and asks her to spy on Claybrook as repayment. Margaretha knows she could never be a spy--she unable to keep anything secret--though what she soon discovers changes her romantic notions not about Claybrook but possibly Colin as well. It is up to her to save her father and Hagenheim itself from a wicked plot. The Princess Spy is: Perfect for teen readers ages 13-18 and adults who enjoy historical romances A romantic, fast-paced read--sure to entrance fans of fairy tale retellings A stand-alone story that is also part of the Hagenheim series, featuring the daughter of Rose and Lord Hamlin A full-length clean and inspiring love story

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Product Details

Publisher
Zondervan
Published
6th November 2014
Pages
304
ISBN
9780310730989

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