![]() ![]() Gisela wants nothing more than to attend the Duke of Hagenheim’s ball so she can catch a glimpse of Valten, whom she’s had a crush on for ten years. She dreams of a better life with a true love. Gisela has been cruelly treated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the heroine, Gisela. Then, Valten’s father decides to hold a ball in Valten’s honor. When Valten, the son of the Duke of Hagenheim, participates in a tournament thrown by his father, many young ladies are enchanted by his charisma. This time we get to find out what has happened to Valten after Sophie jilted him for his brother Gabe. My Review: The Captive Maiden is not only a retelling of Cinderella, but it is also the sequel to The Fairest Maiden. But other forces are bent on keeping the two from falling further in love, putting Gisela in more danger than she ever imagined. ![]() Though he is rough around the edges, Gisela finds Valten has completely captured her heart. ![]() To her surprise, she catches Valten’s eye. So when Gisela learns the duke’s son, Valten-the boy she has daydreamed about for years-is throwing a ball in hopes of finding a wife, she vows to find a way to attend, even if it’s only for a taste of a life she’ll never have. But since her father’s death, each day has been filled with nothing but servitude to her stepmother. Gisela’s childhood was filled with laughter and visits from nobles such as the duke and his young son. Synopsis: Happily Ever After …Or Happily Nevermore? ![]()
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