the beautiful pretender by melanie dickerson

Avelina is the lady servant to Lady Dorothea of Plimmwald. What I liked about this book is that Christianity is embedded throughout the book so it is not out of nowhere the characters become Christians. Something sinister that could have far worse-and far deadlier-consequences. The Beautiful Pretender by Melanie Dickerson is a medieval fairy tale with Christian undertones. But something else is afoot in the castle. Vander Velde, Java Design PatternsVaskaran Sarcar, Tackle RidingC. And try as she might, she can't deny her own growing feelings. The Beautiful Pretender ( A Medieval Fairy Tale) Melanie Dickerson, NIV, Plush Bible Collection, Hardcover, Pink/BlackZondervan, Irrigation Management In Pakistan Mountain EnvironmentsEdward J. No one must know she is merely a maidservant, sent by the Earl of Plimmwald to stand in for his daughter, Dorothea.ĭespite Avelina's best attempts at diverting attention from herself, the margrave has taken notice. This is the first book of hers that I have read, irresistibly drawn to it because of the striking cover. Since the latter seems unlikely, she concentrates on not getting caught. The author, Melanie Dickerson, is known for her medieval fairy tales. and not everyone in attendance is there with good intentions.Ī commoner, Avelina has only two instructions: keep her true identity a secret and make sure the margrave doesn't select her as his bride. But one of the guests is not who she pretends to be. He invites ten noble born ladies who meet the king's approval to be his guests at Thornbeck Castle for two weeks, a time to test the ladies and reveal their true character. The Margrave of Thornbeck is under orders from the king to find a bride, fast. What will happen when he learns he has fallen for a servant girl in disguise? After inheriting his title from his brother, the new margrave has two weeks to find a noble bride.

The beautiful pretender by melanie dickerson