March 8, 2022

The Veil Of Winter

 













Veil of Winter, by Melanie Dickerson, continues her Dericott Tales series. When Princess Elyce learns she is to be forced to marry as part of an alliance her father is making with a fellow king, she knows she must avoid this marriage no matter the cost. Elyce seeks out a potion that will put her to sleep and appear to be dead!

After Sir Gerald feels God leading him to assist his sister Delia’s friend, Princess Elyce, he arrives only to find the princess in a deep sleep. Gerald remembers hearing of someone saving a life, by pinching the nose and breathing into their mouth. When he takes this action, Elyce suddenly wakes up and she is not happy. Elyce is angry that this man had taken her first kiss. However, Elyce needs Gerald’s help to escape from the castle!

Soon Elyce begins to travel with her attendant, Gerald and his fellow knight through a snowstorm in an attempt to reach Prague. She hopes she can seek assistance from King Wenceslaus. Elyce must save her people from the evil plans that are part of her father’s alliance!

You will see many changes in Elyce’s life by the end of this tale!