In a world where all respectable young ladies are required to have adventure and make their mark on the world, stubborn, book-worm Adeline has been chosen, by Royal Summons, to rescue the princess and become a hero. Adeline would rather have her teeth pulled without anesthetic, but the Queen decrees, and Adeline must embark on the adventure of her life. She will journey through the stormy waves of the ocean, fight pirates, danger deadly diseases, just to find a princess who doesn't want to be found. If Adeline didn't know better, she'd say the adventure was trying to kill her.
Adeline's adventures are a brief but exciting romp into a world where women are expected to be heroes, and no one gets to take it easy and avoid this important calling. Adeline is the rare one who just wants to enjoy her books, her library, her peace and quiet, but the Queen and fate have other plans. I'm a sucker for pirate adventures and this one is fun for all ages, especially for young girls who don't fit what society expects of them, whatever society that might be. A fun, quick read!