He is scarred both by physique and by emotion. Annabel wanted to enter the church, but the said debt, which culminated into her rich merchant father’s death, forced her to work for Lord Ranulf as a servant. But does he feel the same for her? And how does him being engaged to someone else come into play>Īnnabel has always led a sheltered life – albeit she was rather neglected by her parents – until they got into debt. At the same time, she also begins feeling something strange for Hamlin, something that is new to her: love. Her first test comes when Lord Hamlin is injured. Worse, just the sight of him makes her very uncomfortable.

Still, she must get over it and become useful at the castle since failure is not an option, not since it would mean being shipped back home where she’d have to marry a merchant her mother chose for her, someone she doesn’t want. She is also a bit squeamish since the sight of blood makes her queasy. After all, a girl of her means doesn’t often get such opportunities in life. When she is appointed as a Healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, she is surprised but also elated. When Mulan receives word that her mother has been accused of practicing witchcraft through her healing herbs and skills, Mulan’s only thought is of defending her.The Piper’s Pursuit, (Hagenheimr #10), 2019 But battle is a dangerous place where anything can happen-and usually does. When Wolfgang discovers his former rival and reluctant friend Mikolai is actually a girl, he is determined to protect her. or showing Wolfgang up in embarrassing ways. When they arrive, Wolfgang is exasperated by the young soldier Mikolai who seems to either always be one step away from disaster. Wolfgang and his brother Steffan leave Hagenheim with several other soldiers to help their father’s ally in Poland. At the last minute, she pretends to be the son her father never had, assumes his duties as a soldier, and rides off to join the fight to protect the castle of her liege lord’s ally from the besieging Teutonic Knights. Mulan is trying to resign herself to marrying the village butcher for the good of her family, but her adventurous spirit just can’t stand the thought.

But what happens when the handsome son of a duke discovers her secret? Mulan isn’t afraid to pretend to be a son and assume her father’s soldier duties in war.

From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a fresh reimagining of the classic Mulan tale.

The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson