Court of Swans

By: Melanie Dickerson

Narrated by: Jude Mason

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's Summary

Where there is wealth and power, there's always someone willing to do anything to take it.

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 10 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 sense, 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 best-selling 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.

“Set in the harsh society of fourteenth century England, Court of Swans tells a powerful story of forgiveness, love, and choosing joy amid trials. Dickerson continues to impress with her masterful balance of plot and message, capturing attention with a strong heroine and tugging at heartstrings with themes of trusting God when life seems to fall apart. A book perfect for teen and adult readers alike.” (Caroline George, author of Dearest Josephine)

First in a brand-new series set in England: The Dericott Tales

Full-length clean fairy-tale reimagining

©2021 Melanie Dickerson (P)2021 Thomas Nelson

Enchanting

Very sweet and lively plot. Determined Sister and impressive moral fortitude in the characters of this book. Well written for all ages.

excellent! I enjoyed this fairy tail come to life.

I enjoyed thinking about how this life version compares with the fairy tail. Thanks for a fun, interesting read!

Endearing revisions of Fairy tales

I’ve really enjoyed all the revised Fairy Tales by this Author! Excellent reminders and inspirations to overcoming adversity and moving past adversity to wonderful lives!

wonderful story

I enjoyed this clean Godly story. Bad things happen in life but God is always with us.

truth be told

I really Love Melanie Dickerson and have read almost ALL of her books. She does such a great job of pulling in your attention and holding it through out the book. She also does a beautiful job keeping God intertwined through out the story. This book is worth the read!