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Synopsis
In a faraway kingdom, a king has been betrayed. Deeply hurt and bitterly angry, he vows never to be deceived again. Unfortunately, the king's plan to protect himself will endanger all of the realm's young women, unless one of them will volunteer to marry the king - and surrender her life. To everyone's relief and horror, one young woman steps forward. The daughter of a legendary storyteller, Shahrazad believes it is her destiny to accept this risk and sacrifice herself. On the night of her wedding to the king, Shahrazad begins to weave a tale. Fascinated, the king lets her live night after night. Just when Shahrazad dares to believe that she has found a way to keep her life and an unexpected love - a treacherous plot will disrupt her plan. Now she can only hope that love is strong enough to save her.
Is The Storyteller's Daughter appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
This retelling of Scheherazade features mild peril as a young woman risks her life to marry a vengeful king, using storytelling to delay execution. The romance is chaste (fade-to-black) and the emphasis is on courage, healing, and the transformative power of stories.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, and deception.
Who'll love this
Readers will be captivated by Shahrazad's bravery as she uses her storytelling gifts to save herself and heal a broken king.