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An unusual coming-of-age tale featuring a strong, active heroine, The Counterfeit Princess will appeal to princess fans everywhere.

cover The Counterfeit Princess

by Jane Resh Thomas

Forced to flee the only home she has ever known, Iris is hidden by her father's friends and allies, who soon have the sad task of informing her that her parents are dead. Despondent, and wanting revenge, Iris agrees to be trained as a spy, and work undercover, but a chance meeting with the young princess Elizabeth changes Iris's life completely. Elizabeth invites Iris to join her court, where she mingles with lords and ladies and bravely consents to pose as Elizabeth in a desperate ploy to save the princess' life.

Ages 9-14
ISBN: 0-395-93870-8
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Clarion Books

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