Fairy Tale Romance The Captive Maiden, (Paperback)

Fairy Tale Romance The Captive Maiden, (Paperback)

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Publishers Weekly,Dickerson (The Healer's Apprentice) delivers a novel-length Cinderella story, complete with a damsel in distress and a charming duke's son. In Hagenheim, Bavaria, in the early 15th century, Gisela lives like a servant in her late father's home, while her stepmother and stepsisters sell off the horses Gisela loves. This compelling version of the familiar fairy tale dives into matters glossed over by shorter retellings. Jousting matches, swordplay, abductions, and other adventures allow Gisela's compassion and spirit to shine as much as the valor of her hero, Valten. The two must overcome evil Lord Ruexner, who lives to humiliate Valten and seeks to keep Gisela for himself. Two-thirds of the way through, the story turns into an extended homily on love and what makes a good match, aided by a deus ex machina-the wandering evangelical priest, Friar Daniel. Valten becomes humble and appreciates Gisela for her bravery as well as her beauty, and Gisela learns she is worthy. Ages 15-up. Agency: Books & Such Literary Agency. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.,Publishers Weekly,Publishers Weekly,Dickerson (The Healer's Apprentice) delivers a novel-length Cinderella story, complete with a damsel in distress and a charming duke's son. In Hagenheim, Bavaria, in the early 15th century, Gisela lives like a servant in her late father's home, while her stepmother and stepsisters sell off the horses Gisela loves. This compelling version of the familiar fairy tale dives into matters glossed over by shorter retellings. Jousting matches, swordplay, abductions, and other adventures allow Gisela's compassion and spirit to shine as much as the valor of her hero, Valten. The two must overcome evil Lord Ruexner, who lives to humiliate Valten and seeks to keep Gisela for himself. Two-thirds of the way through, the story turns into an extended homily on love and what makes a good match, aided by a deus ex machina-the wandering evangelical priest, Friar Daniel. Valten becomes humble and appreciates Gisela for her bravery as well as her beauty, and Gisela learns she is worthy. Ages 15-up. Agency: Books & Such Literary Agency. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Dec 31, 2016
LovesChrist
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Wonderful Christian fiction inspired by fairytale that encourages trust in Hof.

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Dec 26, 2013
PrincessLadyLala
5 out of 5 stars review

Another Great Fairy Tale Retelling!!!

I have loved all the fairy retelling's that Melanie has done and this latest novel is no exception! She really brought this Cinderella story to life in such a way that was full of suspense and great romance! I wished through most of the book that I had super fast reading skills so I could flip to the end to see what was going to happen! I had to keep reminding myself to slow down and comprehend everything because I was so nervously anticipating the next scene! Melanie can definitely weave a tell that has you not only on the edge of your seat, but visually imagining yourself with Gisela in every situation. I felt like I was really there at the stables with her, smelling the hay, and seeing the connection between the horse and it's owner! My favorite part of Melanie's novels that make me love these fairy tells is the Christian message she in corporates throughout the story. The message in The Captive Maiden would come through a humble friar. As he talks about his travels and the things he has said to all kinds of people, he shares with Gisela that each person is born with a purpose from God. My absolute favorite quote from him is this: "God wants us all to strive to grow more like Jesus, to become holy as he is holy, but God has a specific purpose for each person. How could it not be so? Everyone in a village cannot be a baker, because who would then make the candles or shoe the horses or grow the food? God says we are like a body. . . . Just as the villagers are part of a village and have different tasks, we all have tasks to do for the Lord God." I recommend The Captive Maiden to anyone who is looking for a YA novel that can not only tell an amazing story, but when finishing the last page they will be inspired to ask God what their purpose in life is. I give this novel a 5 out of 5 stars! *I received an ARC copy from Zondervan's Z Street Team and was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed her are my own. (Thank you Zondervan!!!)*

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