Avelina's
position as lady's maid to Lady Dorothea, daughter of the Earl of
Plimmwald, shifts precariously when she assists Dorothea in running
away with a knight she is desperately in love with. The earl insists
that Avelina stand in Dorothea's place and attend a two-week visit to
Thornbeck Castle. During her visit, Avelina must remain under cover
and make sure she is not chosen as Margrave Thornbeck's desired
bride, as the Margrave has invited ten ladies in an attempt to
procure a bride. Unfortunately, the Margrave notes Avelina's
sensitivity and candor quickly. Avelina diverts his attentions to her
friend with a hidden bit of dismay as her own feelings for Margrave
Thornbeck have grown beyond platonic friendsip. Will Avelina's secret
keep her from true love or is there a chance that love can survive
the deception, intrigue and danger permeating Thornbeck Castle? Read
more in The Beautiful Pretender
by Melanie Dickerson.
I
enjoyed The Beautiful Pretender
by Melanie Dickerson. Among the medieval fairy tales by Dickerson
that I've read, this one falls somewhere in the middle. It wasn't my
favorite or least favorite. Although, the story hooked me early on,
I enjoyed the second half of the book a bit more than the first. The
plot felt a bit stilted when the bride candidates were going through
the “tests” and some of the “twists” were predictable.
However, in the second half of the story, things seemed to flow
better and the story felt more original. I enjoyed the budding
romances and the refreshing forthrightness that Lady Dorothea /
Avelina speaks with.
I
recommend The Beautiful Pretender
to readers looking for a fairy tale romance with plenty of intrigue
and themes of faith.
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