About the Book
Title: Allerleirauh
Author: Chantal Gadoury
Genre: Fantasy Romance / Fairytale Retelling / Young Adult
Once Upon A Time…
A King makes a promise to his dying wife to marry only someone with her golden
hair. The King finds his eyes are turned by his maturing daughter. Realizing
her Father’s intentions, Princess Aurelia tries to trick her Father by
requesting impossible gifts: Dresses created by the Sun, Moon and Stars and a
Coat made of a Thousand furs. When she discovers his success, Aurelia decides
to sacrifice her privileged life and escapes the Kingdom disguised in the
cloak, and under a new name, “Allerleirauh.” Aurelia enters the Kingdom of
Saarland der Licht where she is taken under the wing of the handsome Prince
Klaus. Aurelia must face herself, her past and her fears in her journey of self
discovery.
“Allerleirauh” is a Retelling of the Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tale classic.
The King and His Promise Excerpt: The Arrangement
"Have you forgotten your Mother's last wish? I promised her I would marry someone as beautiful as she. You're the only one who has the same golden hair, the same smile, the same beautiful eyes. You are the only one who will do, who I can love. The only one worthy of my love, my power, my body. You will be my bride." He declared as he ran a finger through my hair. My teeth clenched at his touch; the only thing keeping me in the room was the hope my arrangements would ultimately save me from this fate. I could not live this life with him.
"If I am to marry you," I began softly, letting out a deep breath. "I have four simple requests."
My Father grinned and nodded, "Go on...anything."
Perhaps he thought he was about to have everything he wanted. Perhaps in this moment, he was. I slowly uncurled my fingers from the fist I had created and licked my bottom lip.
"For my marriage, I will require new gowns. I request three gowns, one spun from the ray of sunbeams, the second, as silver as the moonbeams that dance along the night sky, and the third, woven from the star dust that falls from the heavens." My Father looked slightly surprised but continued to listen. I knew he would remember these from the night he had declared he would do anything for me to keep me happy and by his side.
"My last request," I continued, "A fur coat made of all the Kingdom's wild animals, so when the harsh winters come I can keep sickness and death at bay." I could feel my hands shake from trepidation; I couldn't believe I actually made these demands to him. What would the people think once they heard of him going to these lengths to marry me? Would they think I was a harlot? Would they think I encouraged my Father's inappropriate behavior towards me?
"And this is all you request from me?" he asked, surprised. I could see the amusement light up upon his face as I slowly nodded to him. Maybe this would actually work. Perhaps he would not see through the façade and agree to these. If he did, this would grant me more time to collect my things, arrange an escape from the palace, and more forward with my plans. I would never again be Princess Aurelia, but I would avoid the marriage between my own Father and myself.
"And if I agree to these things, you will marry me?" A smile crept upon his face as I gave a fast, curt nod as I swallowed my fear.
"Consider it done then, my love." My Father embraced me as he pressed a kiss upon the corner of my lips. I felt his finger lift my chin gently and I quickly took a step back away again. My eyes darted to the ground and I twisted a part of my dress around my finger nervously. I needed to play the park but protect myself.
Author Bio
Chantal Gadoury is a
young author who currently lives in Dover, Delaware with her two cats, Theo and
Harper and her fiance, Robert. Originally from Muncy, PA, Chantal
appreciates the beautiful mountains and enjoys visits back to see her family.
She also loves anything Disney and has a reputation of beating anyone at a mean
game of Disney trivia. When Chantal is not writing, she
enjoys painting, watching British History Documentaries, drinking iced-coffee
and spending time with loved ones. Chantal first started
writing stories at the age of seven and continues on with that love of writing
today. Graduating from Susquehanna University with a Creative Writing BA,
writing novels has become a dream come true.
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