Melanie Dickerson takes on a journey to 1424 Hamlin in a retelling of The Pied Piper. In true Dickerson form Melanie recreates medieval Germany with vivid descriptions of everyday life. Her characters are realistic and quite interesting. She is very creative with her plots using elements of the original tale but adding her own twist. I always look forward to a fascinating read and I am never disappointed. So grab a mug of mulled cider and settle in for a visit with the Haggenheim family.
I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.
From Amazon:
A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.
In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village’s children, and her evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.
When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for—even though the sweet music he plays on his pipe seems the only gentle thing about him. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds drawn to him despite her misgivings.
Can Katerina and Steffan stop the enemy from stealing every child of Hamlin? Or will their interference create a worse fate for them all? Melanie Dickerson delivers another exciting fairy tale journey of intrigue and romance in this reimagining of the classic Pied Piper story.
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