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No one wanted you. But I did.
Kat's true identity is a secret, even from her. All she has ever known are Grace and Anna and their small village. Kat wants more—more than hours spent embroidering finery for wealthy ladies and more than Christian, the gentle young farmer courting her.
But there are wolves outside, Grace warns. Waiting, with their eyes glowing in the dark . . . and Grace has given Kat safety and a home when no one else would.
Then a stranger appears in their cottage, bringing the mystery of Kat's birth with her. In one night, Kat's destiny finds her: She will leave. She will journey to London, and her skill with the needle will attract the notice of the magnificent Queen Elizabeth—and of the wolves of the court. She will discover what Grace would never tell her.
Everything will unravel.
bmarie5
Posted January 31, 2010
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I really ended up liking this book, what drew me to it the most was the cover. I am always a person who enjoys stories that are set way back when, and this one definitely fit the description. The story line was good, but I think that the truth about Kat is kind of danced around and could come out to play sooner, but other than that I really enjoyed it and the ending that Katherine chose for herself. Overall, very good book.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.For as long as she can remember, sixteen-year-old Katherine Bab has lived in the English countryside with her adoptive mother, Grace, and Grace's daughter, Anna. Kat has always longed to know the identities of her birth parents, but Grace has always refused to tell her who they are, or give her any more information than frequent comments about how she inherited the worst qualities of her parents. And despite the love of a young farmer named Christian, who is the son of her adoptive mother's brother, Kat longs for something more than marriage to a farmer, though she does have feelings for him. When Grace dies, refusing even on her deathbed to reveal the secret, Kat decides she and Anna will travel to London in search of the answer to the mystery of her past.
But London is not what Kat expected - it is a busy, dirty, noisy place. Shy Anna, who is deaf, longs to return to the country. When Kat and Anna are taken in by a noblewoman, Kat's talent with embroidery and stitching gets her invited to the court of Queen Elizabeth, to make dresses for the queen and instruct the Queen's ladies. At court, Kat draws the attention of two handsome young gentlemen, but she cannot forget Christian, no matter how hard she tries. And she is troubled by rumors that she could be related to the Queen, perhaps even be her secret, long-lost daughter. Will she ever discover her true identity? And if she does discover who her parents were, how will she choose between her two worlds?
The Stolen One was one of the best historical novels I've read in a long time. Katherine is a wonderfully developed character - she seemed so real, sometimes I would even become frustrated at her actions! The author did a wonderful job at bringing to life the setting of Elizabethan England, and the very different ways of life in the countryside, the city, and at court. Although this book is written for teen readers, I think adults who love historical fiction will enjoy it is as well - it is a wonderful blend of history, romance, and the classic story of a young woman's search for her identity and where she belongs in the world.
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Katherine Parr's child is such a wonderful historical figure for an author to use. Given the mystery surrounding her disappearance from the historical record, the possibilities are endless. Crowley does very well with her premise and the result is a romantic, magical page turner with characters you truly care about.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I loved Suzanne Crowley's THE STOLEN ONE, a coming of age tale of a young girl, Kat, trying to find the truth of who she really is, set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Is Kat who her "adopted mom" tells her she is or could she be somehow connected to the very Queen she has always dreamed of meeting? Filled with intrigue, adventure, mystery, deception, romance and more, The Stolen One immerses you into the world of one of history's most romantic eras. I couldn't put it down. Teens and moms alike will love this tale. I devoured every minute I spent immersed in its pages. The author dives into a world of her very own ancestors. Could this fiction novel actually be true? You just never know....
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The Stolen One revolves around two real historical mysteries, both of which occur in a royal family that is eventually shattered in the aftermath of King Henry the 8th's life-long obsession to produce a healthy male heir. The main character, young Katherine "Kat" Bab, must throw herself to the whims of fate to discover whether she is a spectator or a participant in this regal dysfunctional-family soap opera. She must call upon all her resources, and even a little ruthlessness, to take chances that most of us wouldn't even consider, all to answer the eternal personal questions, "who am I," "where do I belong," and "what will I do with my life"? In the end, it is Kat's adventerous journey to London and Queen Elizabeth's court that defines her, not the sex scandals and treasonous power struggles of the past (the potential revelation of which will eventually threaten Kat's life). With Crowley's attention to historical detail and dramatic, true-to-life lyrical voices, you'll have a wonderful journey with iron-willed Kat and truly feel as if you are there in history--whether walking along the cobblestones of noisy Elizabethan London, smelling the putrid aromas of people dying of plague, or stitching needlework with the vicious and gossipy ladies of Queen Elizabeth's court.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Katherine Bab takes her one chance to get out of her country village to go to London when her adoptive mother passes away. She wants, no, needs, to find out who she really is. Soon, Kat becomes a favorite of Queen Elizabeth herself. Rumors are everywhere, since they have matching hair - could she be the Virgin Queen's secret daughter?
She stitches for hours, creating a masterpiece of a dress for the Queen. Two men at court, Rafael and Nicholas, are trying to win her heart, but Kat can't help but think of Christian, her childhood best friend, and the man at her village that wants to marry her.
Who will she choose? And will she find out who her mother is?
I was so impressed by this novel. I loved all of the characters. It was mysterious, and it made me want to find out who Kat's mother was. I was just as curious as she was! I'm a big fan of historical fiction, especially during the time of Elizabeth as Queen. And here is another one that I really enjoyed. There was nothing I was disappointed in during the novel, except a little at the end, only because I didn't want the story to end!
When THE STOLEN ONE hits bookshelves, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Or read it if it just sounds interesting!
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Overview
No one wanted you. But I did.
Kat's true identity is a secret, even from her. All she has ever known are Grace and Anna and their small village. Kat wants more—more than hours spent embroidering finery for wealthy ladies and more than Christian, the gentle young farmer courting her.
But there are wolves outside, Grace warns. Waiting, with their eyes glowing in the dark . . . and Grace has given Kat safety and a home when no one else would.
Then a stranger appears in their cottage, bringing the mystery of Kat's birth with her. In one night, Kat's destiny finds her: She will leave. She ...