The Noble Servant

(Hardback)

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New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson beautifully re-imagines The Goose Girl by the Brothers Grimm into a medieval tale of adventure, loss, and love.

When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen of fairy-tale romance, and all I can say islong live the queen!JULIE LESSMAN, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, and Heart of San Francisco series

She lost everything to the scheme of an evil servant.

But she might just gain what shes always wanted . . . if she makes it in time.

The impossible was happening. She, Magdalen of Mallin, was to marry the Duke of Wolfberg. Magdalen had dreamed about receiving a proposal ever since she met the duke two years ago. Such a marriage was the only way she could save her people from starvation. But why would a handsome, wealthy duke want to marry her, a poor barons daughter It seemed too good to be true.

On the journey to Wolfberg Castle, Magdalens servant forces her to trade places and become her servant, threatening not only Magdalens life, but the lives of those she holds dear. Stripped of her identity and title in Wolfberg, where no one knows her, Magdalen is sentenced to tend geese while she watches her former handmaiden gain all Magdalen had ever dreamed of.

When a handsome shepherd befriends her, Magdalen begins to suspect he carries secrets of his own. Together, Magdalen and the shepherd uncover a sinister plot against Wolfberg and the duke. But with no resources, will they be able to find the answers, the hiding places, and the forces they need in time to save both Mallin and Wolfberg

Reviews

'Christian fiction fans who enjoy fairy tales and romance will not be disappointed.' * School Library Journal *
Dickerson is a masterful storyteller with a carefully crafted plot, richly-drawn characters, and detailed setting. . . Recommended for young adults and adults who are young at heart.' * Christian Library Journal *
'The protagonists are in constant peril, making for an exciting adventure. . . the story is told in a straightforward manner and likely to please Dickersons devoted fans.' * Historical Novel Reviews *
The Goose Girl, a little retold fairy tale, sparkles in Dickersons hands, with endearing characters and a charming setting that will appeal to teens and adults alike. * RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars, TOP PICK *

Author Bio

Melanie Dickerson is the author of The Healer's Apprentice, a Christy Award finalist and winner of the National Reader's Choice Award for Best First Book. Melanie earned a bachelor's degree in special education from the University of Alabama and has been a teacher and a missionary. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Huntsville, Alabama.