Court of Swans, Melanie Dickerson
Court of Swans, Melanie Dickerson
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Court of Swans

Author: Melanie Dickerson

Narrator: Jude Mason

Unabridged: 7 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 01/05/2021


Synopsis

Where there is wealth and power, there’s always someone willing to do anything to take it. When Delia's father dies, her stepmother accuses her seven brothers of treasonous crimes. Seeking to free them from Richard II's grasp, Delia's only ally is Sir Geoffrey, the man who arrested them. Can she trust him?England, 1381: Delia’s idyllic life as daughter of an earl is shattered when her father dies and his wife accuses Delia’s seven brothers of treason and murder. The youngest is only ten years old, but this doesn’t stop the guards from hauling them off to the Tower of London. There they await a grim fate, as child-king Richard II is executing anyone who poses a threat to his throne. Delia is their only hope for pardon and freedom.Sir Geoffrey did not expect his first assignment as captain of the guard to be the arrest of boys so young. He dutifully imprisons the brothers, but he can’t ignore the feeling, rooted in personal experience, that injustice and treachery are at work.Determined to rescue her brothers, Delia secures a position as a seamstress for the queen. Her quest is all but impossible as the executions continue. Sir Geoffrey offers to be her ally, but should she trust him in a court where everyone has an agenda?From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a tender retelling of “The Wild Swans,” where the virtues of loyalty and love face a harrowing showdown with power and fear.The first installment in a brand-new series set in England: The Dericott TalesBook 1: Court of SwansBook 2: Castle of RefugeBook 3: Veil of WinterFull-length clean fairy-tale reimagining

About Melanie Dickerson

Melanie Dickerson is a New York Times bestselling author and two-time Christy Award winner. Melanie spends her time daydreaming, researching the most fascinating historical time periods, and writing and editing her happily-ever-afters. Visit her online at MelanieDickerson.com; Facebook: @MelanieDickersonBooks; Twitter: @MelanieAuthor; Instagram: @melaniedickerson123.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maja on February 15, 2021

THIS WAS MY LAST DICKERSON NOVEL - SHE'S JUST NOT FOR ME 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I've given Dickerson three chances now. I think I have to call it quits. I really wanted to like this. I think the world needs more YA historical fiction. But not like this. I have the same problem with this as with the other Dickerson......more

Goodreads review by Christy on March 09, 2022

3.5 stars Court of Swans was my first book by Melanie Dickerson and I enjoyed the premise of it. It took place in England in the year of 1381. It's the first book in the series and I'll definitely continue on because I am so curious about the brother it features. Delia is the only sister and has 7 bro......more

Goodreads review by ♥Milica♥ on January 26, 2023

Ehhhh, this was kind of disappointing. I was expecting more since this is my first Melanie Dickerson book, and I always thought her books were supposed to be really interesting. Well, this was not. I think it might be interesting on a middle grade level, but YA...not really. It all felt very juvenile......more