The Noble Servant

A YA Fairytale Retelling

By: Melanie Dickerson

Narrated by: Jude Mason

New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson beautifully re-imagines The Goose Girl by the Brothers Grimm into a medieval tale of adventure, loss, and love.

"When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen of fairy-tale romance, and all I can say is--long live the queen!" --Julie Lessman, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, and Heart of San Francisco series

She lost everything to the scheme of an evil servant. But she might just gain what she's always wanted . . . if she makes it in time.

The impossible was happening. She, Magdalen of Mallin, was to marry the Duke of Wolfberg. Magdalen had dreamed about receiving a proposal ever since she met the duke two years ago. Such a marriage was the only way she could save her people from starvation. But why would a handsome, wealthy duke want to marry her, a poor baron's daughter? It seemed too good to be true.

On the journey to Wolfberg Castle, Magdalen's servant forces her to trade places and become her servant, threatening not only Magdalen's life, but the lives of those she holds dear. Stripped of her identity and title in Wolfberg, where no one knows her, Magdalen is sentenced to tend geese while she watches her former handmaiden gain all Magdalen had ever dreamed of.

When a handsome shepherd befriends her, Magdalen begins to suspect he carries secrets of his own. Together, Magdalen and the shepherd uncover a sinister plot against Wolfberg and the duke. But with no resources, will they be able to find the answers, the hiding places, and the forces they need in time to save both Mallin and Wolfberg?

This entrancing story is part of Dickerson's Medieval Fairy Tale series, which also includes The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest, The Beautiful Pretender, The Orphan's Wish, and Court of Swans. Perfect for young adults and families, each book in the series delves into faith-based themes.

Critic reviews

'Christian fiction fans who enjoy fairy tales and romance will not be disappointed.'

'The protagonists are in constant peril, making for an exciting adventure. . . the story is told in a straightforward manner and likely to please Dickerson’s devoted fans.'

“Dickerson is a masterful storyteller with a carefully crafted plot, richly-drawn characters, and detailed setting. . . Recommended for young adults and adults who are young at heart.'

“The Goose Girl, a little retold fairy tale, sparkles in Dickerson’s hands, with endearing characters and a charming setting that will appeal to teens and adults alike.”

An enjoyable listen

A clean, fairy tale like romance with interesting twists and turns. I will be listening to more by this author. And the narrator was excellent as well.

Quite an Adventure!

Very good story! The narrator did a wonderful job of making me feel all the emotion of the characters. This is a sit on the edge of your seat kind of book in many places.

Great

I feel as I didn't know exactly what was goi to happen. Lots of good twists and turns.

Mystery and romance

This was a good clean romance set back in time. Full of mystery and romance.

Romantic story of finding love and forgiveness

Loving story full of danger, excitement and mystery, hidden romance and love and forgiveness and happily ever after