The Golden Braid
The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson is a captivating retelling of the classic Rapunzel story, published by Thomas Nelson on March 2, 2021. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Rapunzel, a young woman skilled in throwing knives and painting, who grapples with her mother’s overprotectiveness and her own desires to learn to read and marry. When a village farmer proposes, her mother relocates them to the city of Hagenheim, setting off a series of events that challenge Rapunzel’s understanding of trust and love.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Rapunzel’s journey as she navigates treachery and secrets that have shaped her life for seventeen years. The story delves into themes of courage, faith, and self-discovery, as Rapunzel encounters Sir Gerek, a knight who becomes both a mentor and a source of conflict. This edition offers a fresh perspective on familiar fairy tale elements, blending romance and adventure while inviting readers to reflect on identity and destiny. The book also includes discussion questions, making it suitable for book clubs and those interested in engaging with the text on a deeper level.
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The one who needs rescuing isn’t always the one in the tower.
Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother might never allow her to do: learn to read and marry.
Fiercely devoted to Rapunzel, her mother is suspicious of every man who so much as looks at her daughter and warns her that no man can be trusted. After a young village farmer asks for Rapunzel’s hand in marriage, Mother decides to move them once again–this time, to the large city of Hagenheim.
The journey proves treacherous, and after being rescued by a knight–Sir Gerek–Rapunzel in turn rescues him further down the road. As a result, Sir Gerek agrees to repay his debt to Rapunzel by teaching her to read. Could there be more to this knight than his arrogance and desire to marry for riches and position
As Rapunzel acclimates to a new city, she uncovers a mystery that will forever change her life. In this Rapunzel story unlike any other, a world of secrets and treachery is about to be revealed after seventeen years of lies. How will Rapunzel finally take control of her own destiny And who will prove faithful to a lowly peasant girl with no one to turn to
“The Golden Braid is a delightful, page-turning retelling of the story of Rapunzel. Dickerson brings this familiar fairy tale to life with a fresh and unique plot that is full of complex characters, a sweet romance, and danger at every turn. Rapunzel’s search to understand her place in the medieval world is a timeless identity struggle that modern readers will relate to. Her growing courage and faith are inspirational and will have readers cheering her on and sad to see the story come to an end.” –Jody Hedlund, bestselling author of An Uncertain Choice
“Readers who love getting lost in a fairytale romance will cheer for Rapunzel’s courage as she rises above her overwhelming past. The surprising way Dickerson weaves threads of this enchanting companion novel with those of her other Hagenheim stories is simply delightful. Her fans will love it.” –Jill Williamson, Christy Award-winning author of the Blood of Kings trilogy and the Kinsman Chronicles
- Full-length clean fairy-tale reimagining
- Part of the Hagenheim series but can be read as a stand-alone
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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