Bella at Midnight
Bella at Midnight by Diane Stanley, published by HarperCollins on April 11, 2006, is a captivating tale set in the village of Castle Down, amidst a kingdom troubled by war. The story follows Bella, a peasant girl and the daughter of a blacksmith, who finds solace in her loving family and close friendship with Julian, a prince. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her true identity as Isabel, the daughter of a knight who abandoned her. This revelation forces Bella to confront her past and navigate a world filled with betrayal and danger.
Readers will find that Bella’s journey is marked by her struggle against the constraints of her newfound identity and the challenges posed by her father’s deranged behavior and his resentful wife. With the support of her godmother and the aid of three enchanted gifts, Bella embarks on a transformative quest in disguise, ultimately leading her to a destiny that surpasses her wildest dreams. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to explore themes of identity, loyalty, and the complexities of social class within a richly woven narrative.
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In the little village of Castle Down, in a kingdom plagued by war, lives a peasant girl called Bella. Blessed with a kind family and a loving friend, she manages to create her own small patch of sunlight in a dark and dangerous world. Bella is a blacksmith’s daughter; her friend Julian is a prince — yet neither seems to notice the great gulf that divides his world from hers.
Suddenly Bella’s world collapses. First Julian betrays her. Then it is revealed that she is not the peasant she believed herself to be: She is Isabel, the daughter of a knight who abandoned her in infancy. Now he wants her back, so Bella is torn from her beloved foster family and sent to live with her deranged father and his resentful new wife. Soon Bella is caught up in a terrible plot that will change her life — and the kingdom — forever. With the help of her godmother and three enchanted gifts, she sets out on a journey in disguise that will lead her to a destiny far greater than any she could have imagined.
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