The Stolen Princess by Anne Gracie
Published in 2008
ISBN: 978-0-425-21898-3
Rating: Liked it (4/5)
One of the interesting things about historical women is that they can be wonderfully strong persons but still heartbreakingly naïve due to their lack of education.
Callie is one of those characters. Her naïvety has led her wrong in the past, and though she thinks her eyes are now open, she continues to make assumptions, some silly, some serious. As in the last Gracie I read, it’s this use of historical attitudes that makes this author’s books so enjoyable for me.
The plotline of The Stolen Princess is relatively simple, dealing more with political motivations and machinations than actual actions. Gracie’s characters, however, carry it off in fine style. Especially Callie’s young son Nicky, who is sweet and spunky enough to even win me over.
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I just re-read that one yesterday (and the next one in the series today)! Nothign to add except that oh yes, I do adore Gracie’s characters.