From beloved author Melanie Dickerson comes a New York Times bestselling medieval fairy-tale retelling filled with court intrigue, hidden identity, and a heroine fighting to reclaim her voiceperfect for readers who love clean romance woven with danger, faith, and adventure.Desperate to flee a political marriage to her cousin King Richard II's closest advisor, Lord Shiveleya man twice her age with shadowy motivesEvangeline runs away and joins a small band of servants journeying back to Glynval, their home village.Pretending to be mute, she gets to know Westley le Wyse, their handsome young leader, who is intrigued by the beautiful servant girl. But when the truth comes out, it may shatter any hope that love could grow between them.More than Evangeline's future is at stake as she finds herseself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England's monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne?Perfect for fans of fairy-tale retellings, Silent Songbird is a richly imagined story of courage, sacrifice, and the power of findingand usingyour voice. With its thoughtful discussion questions and gentle spiritual insights, it's a wonderful, clean read for teens, families, and anyone who loves fairy-tale magic with real-world heart.Silent Songbird can be enjoyed as a standalone or as an essential chapter in Dickerson's beloved YA world (other books include The Fairest Beauty, The Captive Maiden, Princess Spy, and Golden Braid).
From beloved author Melanie Dickerson comes a New York Times bestselling medieval fairy-tale retelling filled with court intrigue, hidden identity, and a heroine fighting to reclaim her voiceperfect for readers who love clean romance woven with danger, faith, and adventure.Desperate to flee a political marriage to her cousin King Richard II's closest advisor, Lord Shiveleya man twice her age with shadowy motivesEvangeline runs away and joins a small band of servants journeying back to Glynval, their home village.Pretending to be mute, she gets to know Westley le Wyse, their handsome young leader, who is intrigued by the beautiful servant girl. But when the truth comes out, it may shatter any hope that love could grow between them.More than Evangeline's future is at stake as she finds herseself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England's monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne?Perfect for fans of fairy-tale retellings, Silent Songbird is a richly imagined story of courage, sacrifice, and the power of findingand usingyour voice. With its thoughtful discussion questions and gentle spiritual insights, it's a wonderful, clean read for teens, families, and anyone who loves fairy-tale magic with real-world heart.Silent Songbird can be enjoyed as a standalone or as an essential chapter in Dickerson's beloved YA world (other books include The Fairest Beauty, The Captive Maiden, Princess Spy, and Golden Braid).
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