From the Ashes
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Last published Wed, Sep 25, 2019
*previously known as Bound and Determined*
Highest ranking #115 in Historical Fiction (08/06/17)
Once upon a time......
Elizabeth's story starts out as a typical Cinderella story, but it's far from that. Follow Lizzie on her journey in search of her freedom and herself as she faces love, loss, heartbreak, and all the challenges life throws her way. Will she gain her freedom? Is it possible for her to love again? Can she survive when everything seems lost?
Elizabeth grew up in a loving family until her mother died. After her passing, Elizabeth's father, the king, grew resentful towards her and forced her to work in the castle. She was not allowed to leave the castle grounds, to be kept a prisoner in her own home. Soon, the towns people had forgotten about the Princess, thinking her dead. Little did they know, Elizabeth was still alive and well, now known as Lizzie. What will happen to this forgotten princess when her kingdom is under attack? Can she escape? Will she be able to keep her royalty a secret?
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