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Mariah Stewart, the Author of “The Head That Wears the Crown,” has written a charming and entertaining contemporary fiction novel. The author vividly describes her colorful and dramatic characters as complex and complicated. In this Adult version of a Fairy Tale, Annaliese (Annie) Gilberti discovers she is the next in line in her family to rule the small European Country of Saint Gilbert. Her grandmother had escaped from Saint Gilbert during the War, and it is up to Annie to decide if she will become the next ruler of Monarch.
Annie visits Saint Gilbert, falls in love with the castle, and discovers the country and the people. Many of the jewels and art were hidden from the Russians and Germans during the war. Unfortunately the roads have to be fixed, and the other castles need updating. The country has resources of soap, wine, cheese, and possible tourism if accommodations exist. If Annie accepts the position, her two sisters and two children must reside in this country.
The family would require security detail, and Annaliese would have to deal with the council of men. Some people question her right to the throne, and there is an undercurrent of danger. Annie has always put her children first and has to decide whether this transition suits them. Annie also wants to do the right thing for the people in this country. Modernizing and bringing Saint Gilbert to its full potential is a monumental task. Annie would require the best help. Some decisions have to be made.
I highly recommend this enchanting and witty novel to others. I love how the author describes the importance of courage, sisterhood, family, friends, trust, loyalty, love, and hope.
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