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Ever since she can remember, 18-year-old Gisela Winry has wanted to dance. Her strict father sees dancing as the path to immorality, licentiousness and debauchery. Devastated at his wrath after she secretly auditions and wins the title Harvest Queen of Ylvaton, Gisela turns to her best friend, Hilarion, who proposes a path she cannot take. With their friendship broken, Hilarion retreats to the solace of the forest where he lets his hatred and jealousy fester. Meanwhile, Gisela meets Vincent, a young nobleman seeking to escape his dead brother's shadow. Will Gisela be able to uphold her family honour and get to do the one thing she's always been passionate about? Will Vincent's chance encounter with the lovely harvest queen from a tiny village become more meaningful than earning his father's approval? And will Hilarion fight for the love of his life or give in to the darkness within him?Immerse yourself in the life of the common people of Vendale in this prequel to The Siblings' Tale. Gisela's Passion is the retelling of a lesser-known Slavic folk tale, which is better known in its incarnation as a French ballet.The e-book of Gisela's Passion also includes exclusive access to "Vincent's Dream OR The Power of Decisiveness". This alternative ending to Gisela's Passion, which explores the possibility of a different path for the three protagonists of this story, is not intended for wider publication. The link to Vincent's Dream is embedded in a hidden place. This is a treasure hunt. Good luck!
"As transformational as ever, Astrid made me think about what GOOD did the naiad intend to do by requesting a child." - Ilona Nurmela (Amazon Vine Voice) A Naiad makes an impossible wish, sending a ripple of effect through the land and binding to her magic the people from the nearby mill, and the village beyond. Unexpected twists of fate tie Naiya to Hilda, the miller's unhappy wife and, Amina, the baker's youngest daughter. Amina is flung into a daring adventure when Naiya's wish ensnares the love of Amina's life. Can she find a way to save Phillip from the watery depths? And what will she have to sacrifice to do so? Embark on a magical adventure of determination, heartbreak, and transformation. Be enchanted by this retelling of the Grimm Brothers' lesser-known tale, The Nixie of the Mill-pond. "I had not expected the topic of gender neutral pronouns to pop up. Naiads and some other magical beings are described as without gender and are referred to as "they". I don't think I've ever encountered this in a retelling, I like it!" - Jess The e-book of Naiya's Wish also includes exclusive access to "Bethany". This short story detailing the life of Naiya's daughter, Bethany, is not intended for publication and is only accessible through this e-book. The link to "Bethany" is embedded in a concealed place. This is a treasure hunt. Good luck!
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