The Healer's Apprentice

Melanie Dickerson

Sept 2010 · Sold by Zonderkidz

About this eBook

A realistic, fast-paced reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale full of royalty, romance, and danger. This masterful combination of love and heartbreak—combined with the novel’s surprise ending—is everything fans of fantasy, historical, and medieval fiction yearn for.

Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter’s daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of blood, Rose is determined to prove herself capable. Failure will mean returning home to marry the aging bachelor her mother has chosen for her—a bloated, disgusting merchant who makes Rose feel ill.

When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, it is Rose who must tend to him. As she works to heal his wound, she begins to understand emotions she’s never felt before and wonders if he feels the same.

But falling in love is forbidden, as Lord Hamlin is betrothed to a mysterious young woman in hiding. As Rose’s life spins toward confusion, she must take the first steps on a journey to discover her own destiny.

The Healer's Apprentice:

• An award-winning historical romance—a creative retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale—by author Melanie Dickerson
• Perfect for readers ages 13-18 and adults who enjoy historical romances similar to Eva Ibbotson’s
• A romantic, fast-paced read—sure to entrance fans of fairytale retellings

Ratings and reviews

It's has the best concept of a story, it's what drew me in. The way it was written didn't really sell it enough for me. I found it jumped around a bit and I didn't as a reader find it flowed and grabbed my emotions as I really thought it could.

This is the best book I have ever read. I wasn't able to put it down. Action, adventure, and plenty of romance five star for sure

This book was not only the most interesting romanic fiction, but Christian as well... Absolutely Love it!!!!

About the author

Melanie Dickerson is a New York Times bestselling author and two-time Christy Award winner. Melanie spends her time daydreaming, researching the most fascinating historical time periods, and writing and editing her happily-ever-afters. Visit her online at MelanieDickerson.com; Facebook: @MelanieDickersonBooks; Twitter: @MelanieAuthor; Instagram: @melaniedickerson123.