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Description

Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have quarried stone and lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her small village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince himself will come and choose his bride from among the... read more

Cast of Characters/Important People

Memorable Quotes

  • “Maybe it's hard to respect someone you're cheating.”
    Marde
  • “What should I say? That I like him so much it hurts?”
    Miri
  • “Twice Miri relaxed her hand in case he wanted to leave her, but he held on even tighter.”

First Sentence

Miri woke to the sleepy bleating of a goat.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Shannon Hale (Author)
 

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