Thursday, December 14, 2023

In Royal Ruins by Serena Clarke

This book is a retelling of a story from a Grimms' Fairytale called King Thrushbeard.  In German it was Koenig Drosselbard.  Being a native German, I hate to admit that this is a Grimms' story that I had not heard of.  So that being said, I can't compare or comment as to how the two stories intertwine.  However, I will review it on it's own merits.  I really enjoyed the story how a very pampered princess learned to live a life of a peasant and was forced to marry someone against her will.  This man, Larik, appears to be a most patient and thoughtful peasant and the story of their lives as husband and wife will be a great challenge for this man.  

It is a very engaging story, one that you will want to finish and find out what happens.  Very good story!

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.
 

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