The Merchant’s Daughter by Jill Williamson

Review by Jill Williamson

For years Annabel’s family shirked their duties and now that Lord Ranulf is moving to town, they must pay for their crimes. Unfortunately, the responsibility falls to Annabel. She must marry the evil bailiff or become Lord Ranulf’s servant. Choosing the lesser of two evils, she packs her bags and begins three years of indentured servitude.

But life with Lord Ranulf is not as horrible as she feared. Though the man has a horrible temper and is scarred and disfigured, he allows Annabel to read from the bible, something she has always dreamed of doing. But when Annabel is attacked and a man gravely injured, everything good hangs in the balance, including Annabel and Lord Ranulf’s futures.

Oooh, I love a good romance novel! And Melanie Dickerson writes very sweet romance novels. But they’re fairytales, and fairytales always include an evil villain and danger. The Merchant’s Daughter did not disappoint. I loved Annabel and Lord Ranulf’s characters. I loved the initial misunderstandings, and I especially loved how it all worked out in the end. If you love fairytale romances, this one is a must read.

Age Range: 12 and up
Genre: a fairy tale romance
Part of a Series: The second Melanie Dickerson fairy tale romance
Pages: 288 pages
Publisher: Zondervan
Released: 2011

 

5 Responses to “The Merchant’s Daughter by Jill Williamson”

1. Brandi says:

   November 23, 2011 at 7:22 am

   I can’t wait to read this book! Thanks for the review.

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   • novelteen says:

     November 23, 2011 at 9:13 am

     You’re welcome, Brandi!
     Jill

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2. Michael-Ellen Walden says:

   November 23, 2011 at 7:40 am

   This book was wonderful! I read it in one day because I couldn’t put it down! I love Melanie Dickerson’s books because not only do they have a wonderful romance in the plot that draws you in, but they also have a lot about the time period the book is set in. This is an enchanting book that I strongly recommend!

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   • novelteen says:

     November 23, 2011 at 9:13 am

     Thanks, Michael-Ellen. I totally agree. I hope everyone gets a chance to read it.
     Jill

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3. Julie Hedlund says:

   December 13, 2011 at 12:27 pm

   History and fairy tales – perfect combination!

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