The Fairest
Beauty
by
Melanie Dickerson
4 out of 5
Genre: Young Adult

The Fairest Beauty tells the story of Sophie, who is a maid at
Hohendorf Castle. She is mistreated by the Duchess Ermengard for
reasons beyond Sophie's comprehension. One day a stranger comes to the castle
looking for Sophie.
Gabe is a young and dashing and Sophie doesn't trust him.
Her experience with Lorencz, the Duchess's huntsman, has taught her that. From
all the years of mistreatment, she has learned to trust only a few people--those
in her closest circle--fellow servants like her.
Once the Duchess discovers that Gabe
has come to take Sophie away, she determines to kill all those involved. With
the help of an unlikely source, they are aided in escaping from the evil
Duchess.
They spend days avoiding the Duchess's guards, wolves, and the dangers
of the forest, where Gabe is injured trying to protect Sophie. Their difficult
journey takes them to the Cottage of the Seven, where they have been told they
may seek help and refuge.
Anyone who has heard the story of Snow White will pretty much figure out
how the Fairest Beauty ends. Yet, with Melanie's touch, the journey is much
different than the fairy tale. It's a very uplifting, encouraging tale of
putting one's faith in God, to persevere. This is a great tale for women of all
ages.
Don't forget to check out Melanie's two previous books, The Merchant's
Daughter, and The Healer's Apprentice. Click them out at http://www.melaniedickerson.com/books.html
Thanks, Carole, for the great review!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Melanie. I really did enjoy the book a great deal. I had a hard time stopping at the end of a chapter which urged me on to the next one. Thank you, Melanie!
DeleteGreat review. I'm halfway through it and am enjoying it very much!
ReplyDeleteKatie, thanks so much for visiting. Let me know how you like the entire book once you are finished. Have a great day!
DeleteI really enjoyed this book! :) I still have to read "The Merchant's Daughter. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Carole!