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Veil of Winter
Veil of Winter | Melanie Dickerson
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Shes hounded from every side by treacherous elements and foes, but her greatest enemy lies within. In the mountains near France, the medieval Princess Elyce is being forced to marry, thus forming an alliance that will enrich her father but enslave her kingdom. Instead, she chooses to feign her death and flee to Prague to beg King Wenceslaus to help save her people. In England, the young knight Sir Gerard has a vision from God instructing him to help Elyce on her quest. When he arrives to find she has been near death for days, he manages to revive her. However, thinking the stranger was trying to kiss her, the princess immediately distrusts him. But her desperate situation forces her to accept his aid. Pursued by her enemys guards over mountainous terrain, they must also battle the deadly winter elements. Her greatest challenge may be to overcome the voices of disapproval and accusation from her childhood. Will her emotions lead her into her true identity, or will they undermine her ability to work with Gerard and to save her people, who desperately need her help? In this dazzling and romantic story, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson takes the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale to satisfying new heights. When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen. Julie Lessman, award-winning author Sweet historical medieval romance Part of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of Winter; Book 4: Fortress of Snow Book length: 85,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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robinb
Veil of Winter | Melanie Dickerson
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Full disclosure, I haven‘t read the previous 2 books in this YA Christian romance series, but I didn‘t feel lost. Set in 14th-century (near France), Princess Elyce has been raised to be proper, obedient and basically emotionless by her father and aunt. However she rebels when her father arranges a political marriage and forms an alliance with a neighboring king to use her people for dangerous forced labor. Two English knights vow to help her 🔻

robinb and thus begins their adventure.
This has fairytale vibes (Sleeping Beauty) centering around a sweet romance. Being a Christian myself, I loved the aspect of relying on and having faith in God to overcome evil and triumph.
My caveat here is the simplicity of the writing. Yes, it is geared toward teens, but even so, I felt it lacked a spark of engagement and excitement that a more detailed, sophisticated narrative might have conveyed. 🔻
2y
robinb Overall, I commend the author for the faith-based content and a sweet love story for Elyce and Gerard. 3.5/5⭐️ 2y
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