Lady of Disguise

A Dericott Tale, Book 6

By: Melanie Dickerson

Narrated by: Jude Mason

Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Only the hidden treasure will allow Louisa and her sister to gain their freedom.

England, 1388: All her life, Louisa has dreamed of finding the rumored “Giant’s Treasure,” a collection of ancient, lost riches said to be hidden on a mountaintop in Scotland, guarded by a fierce monster. It’s a story her father used to tell her, and when he dies and she and her younger sister have to go live with their shiftless, greedy uncle, Louisa is determined to find that treasure. It’s the hope that has kept her defying her uncle’s efforts to marry her off to the highest bidder.

After her uncle starts to parade Louisa’s twelve-year-old sister Margaret in front of potential husbands, Louisa realizes she has no time to waste. She disguises herself as a boy and takes off for Scotland. But the road is a harsher place than she’d imagined, and she is relieved to find a friend in the knight, Sir Charles, who goes along with her on her journey.

Charles is intrigued by this young woman who claims her name is “Jack” and is set on going to Scotland. He goes along, pretending to believe she is a boy, in order to make sure nothing bad happens to her. As they meet new friends along the road, and as Louisa comes clean about her identity, the pair find themselves falling in love. But what will happen when they reach Scotland? Will they find their independence and the freedom to marry in the form of a buried treasure, or will the monster from Louisa’s own past keep the young couple apart?

A delightfully charming reimagining of “Jack and the Beanstalk” from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson.

• Sweet historical medieval romance
• Part of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of Winter; Book 4: Fortress of Snow; Book 5: Cloak of Scarlet; Book 6: Lady of Disguise
• Book length: 73,000 words

©2024 Melanie Dickerson (P)2024 Thomas Nelson

Bravery, A Quest, Unexpected Friends, and Clean Romance

Another fantastic book by Melanie Dickerson. I always feel motivated and inspired to be as brave, good, and kind as the main characters. I knew, as with past books, that the content would be safe to listen to out loud around my children. The characters are good role models for them.

As for the book itself, the story held my attention and I couldn’t stop listening. Every book seems to get better than the last. I love how characters from previous novels get woven in to create a richer story.

Louisa tries to find a treasure she’s heard stories of. She wants to free herself and her sister from being forced into marriage. Along the way she makes friends with all sorts of interesting people. One of those is Charles, a knight, who helps her along her journey.

I wasn’t sure what would happen when they got to where the supposed treasure was, and it was a twist that captivated my attention!

I know this will be another book I’ll enjoy listening to more than once.

Love the series

I’m never disappointed in the wholesome pleasant stories from Melanie Dickerson! So thankful I purchased this one!

Too much romance??

I love all of Melanie Dickersons fairytale novels. Read them all. This one was fun but sometimes felt a bit too lovey dovey.

Just a thought
Loved it still