The Beggar Prince: A King Thrushbeard Retelling

An unwilling suitor. A mocking princess. A marriage they both abhor.

Diplomacy and a demanding mother send Thorben of Hauke to a neighboring kingdom, there to present himself as candidate for marriage to their princess. Beautiful Leonie of Elisia is famous for insulting every suitor she receives, and Thorben banks on her dismissing him as well-which she does, with vicious aplomb.

This time, though, her ridicule proves her father's breaking point. The King of Elisia vows that Leonie will marry...