The Healer's Apprentice: Melanie Dickerson
This is by far one of my all time favorite love stories. A medieval retelling of the Sleeping Beauty tale with Christian undertones, tells the store of Rose, the aforementioned healer's apprentice and Wilhelm, the Lord Hamlin. When Wilhelm and his brother return from school, Rose catches both their eyes and both attempt to woo her. Wilhelm, betrothed to another, tries not to fall but does so heavily. when it is revealed that Rose is his betrothed in hiding, they marry and continue their story through their many children.This is one of my favorite series, which spans close to 6 books and tells different classic fairy tales in classic medieval settings. Melanie tells such wonderful stories and brings in Germanic settings and historical facts with the Holy Roman Empire. Definitely one of the best feel-good, restore your faith in love story with that classic fairy tale vibe. you never know where the story is going to take you with the twists and turns and immersive story-telling.
Pros:
Sleeping Beauty retelling
Very realistic love story
Cons:
If unfamiliar with historical references, you'll have to stop and do research
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