A fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance that reimagines the classic Pied Piper story.
A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.
In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village’s children, and Katerina’s evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.
When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for—even though the only gentle thing about him seems to be the sweet music he plays on his pipe. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her misgivings.
Together Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing the children of Hamlin. But their interference might create an even worse fate for the entire village.
Praise for The Piper’s Pursuit
“The Piper’s Pursuit is a lovely tale of adventure, romance, and redemption. Kat and Steffan’s righteous quest will have you rooting them on until the very satisfying end!” —LORIE LANGDON, author of Olivia Twist and the DOON series
- Full length clean fairy tale reimagining
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: The Piper's Pursuit
Book Author: Melanie Dickerson
What do you like about this book:
3.5 stars
"Steffan couldn't say he was surprised at the cold look that the Burgermeister's daughter sent his way. . . . . . "
It was obvious that Katerina was slow to trust . . . especially men, even more especially strange men. But it was also obvious that something was amiss in her beloved town of Hamlin. Steffan found his priorities beginning to change; rather than being overly concerned about impressing his father, the Duke of Hagenheim , he began to concentrate on keeping the lovely young protector, protected . . . .from those who wished to to do her harm.
Katerina viewed the handsome Lord Steffan as an enigma. Bold and confident; yes. Unkind or conniving; no. But still, Kat was used to making decisions on her own and someone needed to take definitive action; the Beast of Hamlin was on the move, and more and more children were disappearing from their families.
What a lively twist to a familiar tale, as Steffan and Katerina face both their fears, and each other, with courage and grace.
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