Medieval Fairy Tale: The Beautiful Pretender (Paperback)

from Jaquelyn2

This is the first book I have read by Melanie Dickerson, and I can honestly say it won't be my last. The Beautiful Pretender drew me in from the first page. Dickerson made me feel as if I was transported to 1363, and I enjoyed every bit of it. The characters were relatable, and I grew to easily l...

from caslater83

This was a great book. I typically don't read books in this particular period, but I really liked it. She fights her attraction towards the Margrave of Thornbeck because she doesn't want him to know who she really is. She respects him and his position enough to steer him towards a woman of his ow...

from tbell89

This book is so great, I love everything written but Melanie Dickerson and she always does a fantastic job! She has a talent writing history and fairytale mixed together. It feels like you are really there and experiencing 1300s Germany.

from vintagebeckie

Melanie Dickerson has made a name for herself crafting fairytale retellings that capture the flavor of the original with a definite inspirational message included. In her latest novel, The Beautiful Pretender, Melanie creates her own vision of the classic The Princess And The Pea with a nod to Be...

from cyderry

Avelina has been serving as a lady's maid to Lady Dorothea, the rebellious only child of the Lord of Plimmwald. When Lady Dorothea runs away to avoid having to present herself as a possible bride of the Margrave of Thornbeck, the :prd of Plimmwald orders Avelina to take her mistress' place to pre...