In this book by author Melanie Dickerson, the story of Sleeping Beauty is retold through the life of Rose, the young daughter of a woodcutter, who has fallen in love with the perfect man for her, only to be kept away from him due to a curse.
Hagenheim Series
This series delves into a world of fairy tales set in magical lands, where classic stories are reimagined with fresh perspectives. Follow the journeys of young women as they navigate curses, true love, and predetermined destinies. Each installment offers a unique twist on familiar narratives, blending romance, adventure, and enchanting prose.
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In this young adult fairy tale retelling by Melanie Dickerson, a woman arrives in Hagenheim claiming the young woman betrothed to the duke's son, Valten, is still alive. With Valten injured, his younger brother, Gabe, defies his family to find Sophie himself. When Gabe arrives at the castle, Sophie must make a choice: go to the Cottage of the Seve
The Golden Braid
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother might never allow her to do: learn to read and marry.
The Silent Songbird
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Evangeline is gifted with a heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal---until she embarks on a daring escape and meets brave Westley le Wyse. Can he help her discover the freedom to sing again?
The Orphan's Wish
- 345 pages
- 13 hours of reading
From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a magical fairy tale retelling in The Orphan's Wish.