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A delightful fairytale by a lyrical new voice. When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt’s jewelry store. Then, on the very same day, a mysterious visitor and... read more
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Summary edit
Orphaned at age five, Lucinda, now fifteen, stands with courage against the man who took everything from her, aided by a thief, a clever goat, and a mysterious woman called the Witch of Amaranth, while the prince she knew as a child prepares to marry, unaware that he, too, is in danger.
Characters/People edit
- Lucinda Chapdelaine: The main character in this book/heroine. She is orphaned when her wealthy mother and father tragically die. Her Uncle and Aunt who own a goldsmithy take her in and she is there forced to work as a servant and is abused by her Aunt.
- Hortensia Montescue: Lucinda's aunt
- Beryl: Also known as The Amaranth Witch, a mysterious woman who befriends Lucinda.
- Peter: A professional thief and pick pocket who lives on the streets of St. Sebastien. He'll steal anything that isn't blotted down if you are not careful!
- Prince Gregor: The prince of the kingdom in which Lucinda lives. Lucinda, along with every other girl in the kingdom, has a crush on him.
- Dog: Sweet and loyal to the end. Any girl would be lucky to have him at her side
- Lord Coxley: The Chief of Justice
First Sentence edit
I sit on a velvet stool at Mama's feet, watching her brush her hair.
Table of Contents edit
Prologue
Chapters 1-35
Epilogue
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julie Berry (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 20, 2010
ISBN: 9781599904498
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 20, 2010
ISBN: 9781599904498
Page Count: 336
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: YA FIC BER
- Dewey: Add the Dewey Classification.
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction
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