There's a bit of "history" in the story that talks of a war between Cambria and Lore, but it doesn't get too history textbook like, just simply says there was a war and that the royal family had been killed, with the baby girl presumed dead or missing. Little does he or Violet know, that Violet may in fact be a princess! Her parents turn out to be adopted parents, having received this little bundle of joy seventeens years ago, the night of what they would soon learn as the attack and murder of the previous rulers of Cambria. He sadly returns to the palace, wishing things could be different. Violet is a farm girl and when her family aids Prince Richard one night after a storm, they nurse him back to health and Violet and Richard find themselves fast falling in love-a trait that remains true to the fairy tales! But Richard must marry a princess-sounds like Disney's Aladdin-and Violet is clearly not so.
Violet Eyes (not to be confused with another book called exactly the same thing that is nearly as old, if not older, that had nothing to do with fairy tales) is a retelling of The Princess and the Pea, and while this story is different from the original tale, there are still many constant themes and whatnot that remain true to the classic! Okay, after that little spiel, onto the review! Debbie Viguie has written a few of these wonderful books and this was the last one she wrote. Turns out the series went longer than I thought, so I've only read about half! Might have to add the other half to my TBR mountain, although it may be hard finding the older, yet more gorgeous covers. In it were several books, more coming along the way, that retold famous fairy tales! Being a lover of all things fairy tale I decided to give it a try and fell in love with each and every book I've read. Wow! This was a quick read! Brought it with me to work and didn't have a backup with me since I finished another book prior to this! Luckily, I only had two hours of boredom!! A long long time ago, in an old bookstore known as Borders, I came across this delightfully fabulous series that was later dubbed "Once Upon a Time" series. It will take all of her wits-and a little help from an unexpected source-if Violet is to demonstrate the depth of her character and become Richard's bride. To be reunited with her prince, Violet must compete against princesses from across the land.
For the kind and queen have devised a contest to determine who will win their son's hand in marriage. Richard also gives Violet his heart, but he knows marriage is destined to be an affair of the state, not of passion. When a storm brings the dashing Prince Richard to her family's farm, Violet falls in love at first sight. A Retelling of "The Princess and the Pea"
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