A Pearl Among Princes

A Pearl Among Princes introduces readers to Gracepearl Coal, a spirited young woman living on the enchanting island of Miramore, where princes-in-training hone their 'Charming Arts.' Gracepearl, the cook's daughter, feels a strong pull towards a destiny beyond her island home, a path her deceased mother seems to guide her towards. The only way to leave Miramore is by sea, often through betrothal to a royal. This sets up a poignant dilemma for Pearl: choose between her ailing father and beloved childhood friend, Mackree, or pursue a future with one of the visiting princes. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, sacrifice, and the courage to follow one's dreams, making it suitable for children aged 8-12.

Welcome to the island where princes learn to be charming.Gracepearl Coal is the cook’s daughter on Miramore, the island all princes visit for their summer program in the Charming Arts. Each year, the princes-in-training arrive on gallant seacraft, guided by captains trained to navigate the island’s treacherous waters. Passage on one of these boats is the only method to leave the island—thus betrothal to a royal is the only way for Pearl to find her far-off destiny, the one that’s started haunting her dreams. Luckily, this year’s crop of princes include some promising prospects, but how will Pearl leave behind her ailing father or—hardest of all—marry a boy other than her long-time beloved, Mackree . . . who now finds it too painful to even speak to her?