Chords of Green and Gold
Rumpelstiltskin meets the Frog Prince...
Prince Dorian of Anura has been looking a little green lately...literally. After an encounter with a disgruntled princess, a curse has left him with a rather frog-like appearance. Desperate to find a woman to break his son's curse, King Ion decides to host a lavish, golden ball. The only problem? The kingdom is short on funds, and the king's grand plans could send their small kingdom into bankruptcy.
Lydian Miller has always been her father's pride and joy. In fact, he is so proud of her skills as an artist that he drunkenly claims one night that she could turn straw into gold if she wanted to. These claims reach the king of Anura, and before she knows what is happening, Lydian finds herself locked in a room full of straw. The king has one order: turn the straw into golden party decorations or forfeit her life. All seems lost...until a funny, green-looking fellow arrives with just the help she needs.
Who is her mysterious savior? Why is the golden ball so important? And who would even want her firstborn child, anyway?
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Sarah Beran
Sarah Beran is a writer who has found her true passion in blending enchanting tales with relatable characters, bringing magic, romance, and adventure to life through her unique lens. Living in sunny Southern California, Sarah is not only a writer but also a devoted wife, mother to two young children, and an elementary music teacher by day. Her life is filled with the hum of creativity, both in the classroom and in her writing.
When she's not guiding young minds in music, Sarah spends her free time running, creating new melodies, or immersing herself in a world of make-believe with her family. These moments of balance between the practical and the whimsical are often reflected in her stories, where everyday life meets the extraordinary. Her writing journey is one that began with a love for storytelling, evolving into a deep connection with the craft of creating worlds that feel both magical and grounded in reality.
Tales of Eukarya
Step into the whimsical world of Eukarya, a realm where magic lingers in every corner, and timeless tales are reimagined with a fresh, enchanting twist. In Tales of Eukarya, the familiar meets the fantastic, breathing new life into classic fairy tales while offering readers a cozy escape filled with heart, adventure, and unexpected magic.
Tales of Eukarya consists of 4 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
This was my first book by Sarah Beran and I loved the way she managed to combine Rumpelstiltskin and The Frog Prince together so well. I loved getting to know both Lydian and Prince Dorian (Rumpelstiltskin) and thought the story had a great ending. I look forward to reading more fairy tale retellings by this author in the future.
