Fortune favors the bold in this adventurous tale of broken friendships, forbidden love, and a fiery heroineâs journey to escape the role into which she was born. Perfect for YA fantasy fans of Shannon Hale, Malinda Lo, and Tamora Pierce.
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Maeve, princess of Connacht, seems to have won her freedom. Her father, the High King, is finally allowing her to explore the world beyond his castle. But Maeve soon discovers that being the High Kingâs daughter doesnât protect her from bullying or the attention of unwelcome suitors.
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Struggling to navigate a new court, she must discourage the advances of her fatherâs rival, who is vying with her hostâs son for her hand in marriage. Maeve is a pawn trapped between these two boys. Her bold defiance will bring her to the brink of disaster, but her clever gamble may also lead to her independence. Though she faces danger and intrigue, Maeve will also discover what kind of personâand queenâsheâs destined to become.
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Praise for award-winning author Esther Friesner:
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âFans of Disneyâs Brave will be delighted to explore the Celtic landscape with another determined, redheaded princess.â âSLJ
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âBring on the adventure!â âTamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author
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âA perfect blend of the historical and fantastic.â âCindy Pon, author of Silver Phoenix