The King's Niece is a historical fantasy
set in a medieval-like world. Robbie is the king's niece but she has never met
her uncle. In fact, she's forbidden from leaving the eastern lands of Penrith
to journey to the west, where the royal palace is. Until that is, her cousin
and best friend Margo, the king's daughter Princess Margaret Rose, asks her to.
The two had spent the last six years together at convent school, and now that
Margo was of age to marry and was called to return to the palace, she wanted
Robbie with her. Neither of the two young women have any idea of the threats
that lay over Margo's head from the notorious Maulds people, whose chieftan
wants her throne.
REVIEW
An enjoyable medieval fantasy read as we meet an
orphan named Robbie who escorts us through this tale. When the Kings own
daughter comes to stay at the Convent to be schooled due to the King's
re-marriage to a young maiden. Robbie and Margaret discover their cousins and
their family’s sordid past. When it is time for Margaret to return to the
palace to be married Margaret implores Robbie to come with her. Hiding her
family red locks Robbie gives in posing as Margaret’s personal servant.
The King’s Champion Sir Cadwalder is sent to bring
Margaret back to the palace. Robbie’s instincts instantly grow suspicious of
him. Then at the place, Robbie catches Sir Cadwalder secretly meeting someone
at the water's edge. What is he up to? Why is Margaret’s betrothed keep backing
down? When the Prince of Keswick arrives for Margaret’s initial wedding, he is
then asked to receive Margaret’s hand. The danger then ensures as Sir
Cadwalder's deviousness is revealed. Can love be found amongst the chaos?
Not my normal genre I found this book quite enjoyable.
The author pulled me in this adventurous tale of secrets and medieval espionage
set among Kings, Queens, and kingdoms.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Isabella Berdyna Zysk was born in Michigan, raised in southern California and central Virginia, worked and lived in several states and foreign countries, and now resides in Florida where she enjoys retirement.
Her interests include the writings of Jane Austen and
William Shakespeare, horses, trees, sustainable farming, and art.
