For this series she thought it would be fun to base each book on a mash-up of two or more familiar stories. In her previous series each book was based loosely on a fairy tale. This combination of elements are what makes her writing so powerful and enjoyable. She goes on to explain that she’s always been intrigued with castles and knights, secret identities, damsels in distress, and courageous women triumphing in a difficult world. “I have always loved all things Medieval, as it is such a colorful period of history and seems so full of adventure and excitement and romance,” Melanie says of what inspired her to write this tale.
I had the chance to interview Melanie about her latest release The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest. Her books are ones I will trust my daughters to sit down and read and have confidence they’ll be learning strong moral truths as they do. A trusted author in the Christian marketplace Melanie continues to develop wonderful characters who take us on adventures never short of excitement. Kathleen Morgan, author of These Highland Hills series, Embrace the Dawn, and Consuming Fire.Īcross the header of Melanie Dickerson’s website you’ll find a message to what her stories are all about, “Medieval Fairy Tale Retellings.” As a guy this title doesn’t exactly grab my interest, but as a daddy of three girls, it’s all I need to know. Dickerson deftly captures the flavor of life in medieval Germany in a sweet tale filled with interesting characters that will surely capture readers’ hearts.” What becomes of a forester who protects a notorious poacher? What becomes of a poacher when she is finally discovered? The one man she wants is bound by duty to capture her the one woman he loves is his cunning target. When Jorgen and Odette meet at the Midsummer festival and share a connection during a dance, neither has any idea that they are already adversaries.
a man who was murdered at the hands of a poacher.
Jorgen inherited his post from the man who raised him. By day, Odette is a simple maiden who teaches children to read, but by night this young beauty has become the secret lifeline to the poorest of the poor.įor Jorgen Hartman, the margrave’s forester, tracking down a poacher is a duty he is all too willing to perform. The margrave owns the finest hunting grounds for miles around-and Odette Menkels spends her nights poaching his deer to feed the hungry orphans of Thornbeck. Danger and love are about to unite in Thornbeck Forest. A handsome forester on a mission to catch her. Featuring The Huntress of Thornbeck ForestĪ beautiful maiden who poaches to feed the poor.
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