The False Princess

Product Description Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia's led a privileged life at court. But everything changes when it's revealed, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a stand-in for the real Nalia, who has been hidden away for her protection. Cast out with little more than the clothes on her back, the girl now called Sinda must leave behind the city of Vivaskari, her best friend, Keirnan, and the only life she's ever known. Sinda is sent to live with her only surviving relative, an aunt who is a dyer in a distant village. She is a cold, scornful woman with little patience for her newfound niece, and Sinda proves inept at even the simplest tasks. But when Sinda discovers that magic runs through her veins - long-suppressed, dangerous magic that she must learn to control - she realizes that she can never learn to be a simple village girl. Returning to Vivaskari for answers, Sinda finds her purpose as a wizard scribe, rediscovers the boy who saw her all along, and uncovers a secret that could change the course of Thorvaldor's history, forever. A dazzling first novel, The False Princess is an engrossing fantasy full of mystery, action, and romance. About the Author Eilis O'Neal is the Managing Editor of the literary magazine Nimrod International Journal . She started writing at the age of three (though the story was only four sentences long and not very good), but she hopes that she's improved a great deal since then. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her husband, Matt, and two dogs, Nemo and Zuul. The False Princess is her first novel. You can visit her online at www.eilisoneal.com.

princess And Heir To The Throne Of Thorvaldor, Nalia's Led A Privileged Life At Court.  But Everything Changes When It's Revealed, Just After Her Sixteenth Birthday, That She Is A False Princess, A Stand-in For The Real Nalia, Who Has Been Hidden Away For Her Protection.  Cast Out With Little More Than The Clothes On Her Back, The Girl Now Called Sinda Must Leave Behind The City Of Vivaskari, Her Best Friend, Keirnan, And The Only Life She's Ever Known.

sinda Is Sent To Live With Her Only Surviving Relative, An Aunt Who Is A Dyer In A Distant Village. She Is A Cold, Scornful Woman With Little Patience For Her Newfound Niece, And Sinda Proves Inept At Even The Simplest Tasks.  But When Sinda Discovers That Magic Runs Through Her Veins - Long-suppressed, Dangerous Magic That She Must Learn To Control - She Realizes That She Can Never Learn To Be A Simple Village Girl.

returning To Vivaskari For Answers, Sinda Finds Her Purpose As A Wizard Scribe, Rediscovers The Boy Who Saw Her All Along, And Uncovers A Secret That Could Change The Course Of Thorvaldor's History, Forever.

a Dazzling First Novel, the False Princess Is An Engrossing Fantasy Full Of Mystery, Action, And Romance.

publishers Weekly

just After Her 16th Birthday, The Princess Of Thorvaldor Finds Out She Is No Princess At All, But A Peasant Girl Named Sinda Azaway, Switched At Birth With The Real Princess After A Prophesy Predicted The Royal's Death; Sinda Has Ceased To Be Useful To The King And Queen Now That The Fated Birthday Of Their Real Daughter Has Passed. Readers Will Feel For Sinda, Who's Immediately Exiled From Palace Life, Sent To Live With An Unknown Aunt, And Burdened With Having Lived A Lie. Debut Novelist O'neal Deftly Draws A Protagonist To Root For As Sinda Forges A New Identity, Comes Into Her Own As A Talented Wizard, And Discovers Further Royal Intrigue. Sinda's Sadness And Anger Feel Righteous, Never Grating, And O'neal Quickly Buoys Sinda's New Life With Her Best Friend From The Palace, Kiernan, Who Proves His Loyalty, And A Wonderful Teacher In The Eccentric Philantha, Who Takes Sinda In As A Wizard's Apprentice. Fans Of Shannon Hale Will Enjoy This Compelling Fantasy, Which Is Filled With Magic, Political Drama, And Romance. Ages 10 Up. (jan.)

Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia has led a privileged life at court. But everything changes when she learns, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a stand-in for the real Nalia, who has been hidden away for her protection. Cast out with little more than the clothes on her back, the girl now called Sinda must leave behind the city, her best friend, Kiernan, and the only life she's ever known. Sent to live with her only surviving relative—a cold, scornful woman with little patience for her newfound niece—Sinda proves inept at even the simplest tasks. Then she discovers that magic runs through her veins—long-suppressed, dangerous magic that she must learn to control—and she realizes that she will never learn to be just a simple village girl. Sinda returns to the city to seek answers. Instead, she rediscovers the boy who refused to forsake her, and uncovers a secret that could change the course of Thorvaldor's history forever. An intricately plotted and completely satisfying adventure, The False Princess is both an engaging tale in the tradition of great fantasy novels and a story never before told that will enchant—and surprise—its readers. Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia has led a privileged life at court. But everything changes when she learns, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a stand-in for the real Nalia, who has been hidden away for her protection. Cast out with little more than the clothes on her back, the girl now called Sinda must leave behind the city, her best friend, Kiernan, and the only life she's ever known. Sent to live with her only surviving relative , Sinda proves inept at even the simplest tasks. Then she discovers that long-suppressed, dangerous magic runs through her veins, and she realizes that she will never learn to be just a simple village girl. Sinda returns to the city to seek answers. Instead, she rediscovers the boy who refused to forsake her, and uncovers a secret that could change the course of Thorvaldor's history forever. - Jacket flap. For sixteen years, Nalia has been raised as the princess of Thorvaldor, but one day she learns that her real name is Sinda and that she is part of a complicated plot that would change the future of her country forever.