Elisa’s "mountainous" body shrivels away when she spends a month on forced march eating rat, and thus she is a better person.
With a character so smart that she doesn't have much to learn, body size is stereotypically substituted for character development. Elisa uses her untried strategic knowledge to always-good effect. War is coming, and perhaps only Elisa's Godstone-and knowledge from the Belleza Guerra-can save them. With no warning, this fat, self-loathing princess is married off to a distant king and is embroiled in political and spiritual intrigue. She's a devout reader of holy books and is well-versed in the military strategy text Belleza Guerra, but she has been kept in ignorance of world affairs. 12-15)Īdventure drags our heroine all over the map of fantasyland while giving her the opportunity to use her smarts.Įlisa-Princess Lucero-Elisa de Riqueza of Orovalle-has been chosen for Service since the day she was born, when a beam of holy light put a Godstone in her navel. Fans of historical mysteries will find this a page-turner. Though magic plays a major part, the story, with references to historical people and events, is firmly grounded in reality. Is it truly his heart professing love, or is it the result of a magic potion? There are many many plot twists and turns, which the author successfully keeps from unraveling.
Amidst all the pomp and glory, Persy struggles with her own tumultuous feelings for the dashing Lord Seton, whom she’s loved since they were children. Persy overhears a plot against the soon-to-be-crowned Queen, and the twins must match their magical abilities against those of a powerful wizard. When the two arrive in London, their beloved governess, Ally, goes missing and the sisters try to discover her whereabouts. Outgoing Pen is excited about the balls and parties, whereas bookish Persy is full of dread: She’d much rather continue to study magic and become a teacher. Penelope and Persephone Leland, 17-year-old twins, will be presented at court in London of 1837. In her debut, Doyle offers a heart-throbbing romance full of magic and royal-court intrigue.
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