"Lush and intricate, Theriault breathes new life into the tale as old as
time."--Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times best-selling author of
the Red Queen series
*Torn between two worlds, neither of which she truly belongs...
**Happily ever after is only the beginning as Belle takes on the
responsibility of becoming queen and learns to balance duty, love, and
sacrifice, all while navigating dark political intrigue--and a touch of
magic.
It's 1789, and France is on the brink of revolution. Belle has broken
the enchantress's curse, restoring the Beast to his human form and
bringing life back to their castle in the principality of Aveyon. But in
Paris, the fires of change are burning, and it's only a matter of time
before the rebellion arrives on their doorstep.
Not so very long ago, Belle dreamed of leaving her provincial home for a
life of adventure. Now she finds herself living in a lush palace, torn
between her past as a commoner and her future as royalty. While Belle
grapples with her newfound position, there are those who would do
anything to keep her from power.
When she stumbles across a magic mirror that holds a dire warning, Belle
wants nothing more than to ignore the mysterious voice calling her to
accept a crown she never desired. But violent factions of the revolution
may already be lurking within her own castle, and doing nothing would
endanger everything she holds dear. With the fate of her country, her
love, and her life at stake, Belle must decide if she is ready to
embrace her own strength--and the magic that ties her to so many female
rulers before her--to become the queen she is meant to be.
Rebel Rose continues the story of one of Disney's most beloved
classic Beauty and the Beast. It is the first in the Queen's Council
series, an empowering fairy tale reimagining of the Disney
Princesses--and the real history behind their stories--like you've never
seen before.
