Magical Misperception Has Arrived!
I’d like to announce the release of my fairy tale, Magical Misperception!
Blurb: Young Prince Lee can’t talk to girls at all until he meets Jona Haever. His aunt, Queen Gaia, invites Jona to the castle for the summer to help Lee learn social graces. Although Her Majesty makes it clear Jona is no better than a servant, Jona and Lee become best friends. When the summer comes to a close, the two continue to correspond through a pair of magical boxes conjured by the Wizard Farland. Nine years later, Jona and Lee are closer than ever, but any romantic feelings between them are forbidden by law. Are the differences between a prince and a commoner too large to overcome, or are they just a matter of magical misperception?
Excerpt:
When she entered the headmaster’s office, Mr. Widgette rose from behind his desk.
“Thank you for coming, Jona. A special guest has come to our school.”
She noticed a strange little man sitting in a corner chair, dressed in an expensive suit.
“This is Mr. Phipps,” the headmaster continued, “Her Majesty’s representative.”
Proper etiquette demanded she acknowledge the man in some fashion, so Jona gave him a wobbling curtsy. Then, feeling foolish, she wondered if she ought to have offered him her hand instead.
“Jona, Mr. Phipps would like to have a word with you,” Mr. Widgette said.
In the silence that followed, she waited for someone to start laughing and let her in on the joke, but nobody did. Instead, the strange man leaned forward, fixing her with his oddly piercing gaze. “Miss Haever, Mr. Widgette tells me your parents own a tea shop?”
She was bewildered. “Yes, that’s right. They also sell coffee.”
Mr. Phipps’ smile was reassuring. “I’m sure their tea and coffee are splendid. Queen Gaia would consider it a personal favor if you would live at the palace for the summer and assist her in a matter of some delicacy. In return, you would be paid a salary, and your parents’ tea shop would be awarded the royal seal of approval.”
A relieved grin spread across Jona’s features. “That’s very generous, sir, but I think you must be looking for my sister, Holly. I’ll go fetch her if you’d like.”
“No, Her Majesty is most definitely looking for you, Miss Jona Haever,” Mr. Phipps said. “Mr. Widgette has agreed to release you from school this morning. If you would be so kind as to accompany me in my carriage, we’ll drive to the Haever Tea Shop and discuss the matter with your parents.”
Her eyes swiveled toward the headmaster, who nodded. “Go gather your things, Jona. It seems your summer vacation begins a little early this year.”
Available at Amazon, just in time for the Christmas season.
Tagged: Cinderella, fairy godmother, fairy tale, Magical Misperception, wizard
