In a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .
A beautiful noblewoman with a terrible secret, and a prince subjected to slavery.
Upon the death of her wealthy father, Lady Gabriella is condemned to work in Warwick’s gem mine. As she struggles to survive the dangerous conditions, her kindness and beauty shine as brightly as the jewels the slaves excavate. While laboring, Gabriella plots how to avenge her father’s death and stop Queen Margery’s cruelty.
Prince Vilmar of Scania enslaves himself in Warwick’s gem mine as part of a royal test to prove himself the most worthy of three brothers to become the king’s successor. Amidst the hardships, he doesn’t anticipate his growing compassion for the other slaves, especially tenderhearted Gabriella.
As the annual summer ball looms nearer, Gabriella sets into motion her plan to end Queen Margery’s evil. When Vilmar learns of Gabriella’s intentions, he resolves to come to her aid and fight against Warwick’s queen. But doing so may require him to give up his chance of becoming Scania’s next king, perhaps even cost him his life.
The real Cinderella story.
Reviews for Beholden
- Angeline, Goodreads: I couldn’t wait to see how Ms. Hedlund made Cinderella her own story and it was as thrilling as I thought it would be. If you love adventure, romance, and a wonderful story then you need to read this book.
- Connie, Goodreads: Intriguing characters and a plot filled with danger, adventure, and sweet romance… all of these elements together make this an exciting and entertaining story. Jody Hedlund completely captivated me with Beholden.
- Chantel, Goodreads: Jody’s vivid writing and heartwarming characters have once again captured my heart. If you enjoy medieval historical fiction and fairytales, you will want to make sure this book is in your library!
- Rachel, Goodreads: This is an excellent historical fiction/fantasy/romance novel that has it all. This book has action, a fantasy element, good vs evil, romance, knights, shining armor, suspense, battles, and is just an all around excellent story with wonderful lessons sprinkled throughout.
- Bethani Monson, Goodreads: I am not typically one to read a book set in a medieval setting, but I will always read anything Jody Hedlund writes. This book is an enchanting fairytale filled with intrigue, romance, sacrifice, and characters you grow to love and cherish as you watch them grow throughout the story.
- Sylvia, Goodreads: Another enchanting medieval fairy tale from Jody Hedlund! With sweet romance, powerful sacrifice, and amazing inspirational characters and lessons, Beholden is a wonderfully unique take on the classic Cinderella story.
- Gloria Moseley, Goodreads: Can justice prevail, even in these most humble of conditions? Can romance find a way, even when there appears to be no logical way? I love, love, love this book.
- Victoria, Goodreads: I am a huge fan of fairytale retellings and Jody Hedlund does an amazing job with this one. Cinderella is not my favourite fairytale but this story is a completely new take on the classic tale and is better for it.
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