Margaretha has always been a romantic, and hopes her newest suitor, Lord Claybrook, is destined to be her one true love. But then an injured man is brought to Hagenheim Castle, claiming to be an English lord who was attacked by Claybrook and left for dead. And only Margaretha—one of the few who speaks his language—understands the wild story.
Margaretha finds herself unable to pass Colin’s message along to her father, the duke, and convinces herself “Lord Colin” is just an addled stranger. Then Colin retrieves an heirloom she lost in a well, and asks her to spy on Claybrook as repayment. Margaretha knows she could never be a spy—not only is she unable to keep anything secret, she’s sure Colin is completely wrong about her potential betrothed. Though when Margaretha overhears Claybrook one day, she discovers her romantic notions may have been clouding her judgment about not only Colin but Claybrook as well. It is up to her to save her father and Hagenheim itself from Claybrook’s wicked plot.
About the Author:
Melanie Dickerson is the author of The Healer’s Apprentice, a Christy Award finalist and winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award for Best First Book. Melanie earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of Alabama and has been a teacher and a missionary. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Huntsville, Alabama.
My Thoughts:
My first time that I have read a book by Melanie Dickerson and so far I like it.
Before their engagement is finalized, she meets Colin, an injured foreigner. Thanks to her tutor, Margaretha is one of the few in the land that can understand and speak with him. Colin claims to have been beaten by Claybrook’s men and warns her to be careful.
As Margaretha takes it upon herself to spy on Claybrook in order to save herself and her kingdom, she and Colin experience countless risky adventures.
I enjoyed seeing Margaretha’s confidence grow throughout the story, and was charmed throughout their overall journey going against Claybrook is beautifully plotted. The climax builds tremendously, and all the big questions are answered at the end. For anyone looking for a more gentle fairy tale retelling, I would definitely recommend this one!
D I S C L A I M E R :: I received a complimentary copy of The Princess Spy from the publisher, for the sole purpose of this review. I was not paid to write this review or promote this book, and all thoughts expressed are completely my own, honest and unbiased.