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Hearth and Bard Tales #3.5
Gift: A Heartless Hette Novelette
Konrad planned on never marrying because of his curse, but plans change. He's ready to start his happily ever after, but first he must get through ridiculous royal protocol, a riddle mongering owl, and a wedding suit designed to strangle the groom.
In the midst of wedding preparations, Konrad creates a gift for his bride, one he hopes will restore a part of what she sacrificed to save his life.
GIFT is a novelette that takes place after the events in the novel HEARTLESS HETTE.
In the midst of wedding preparations, Konrad creates a gift for his bride, one he hopes will restore a part of what she sacrificed to save his life.
GIFT is a novelette that takes place after the events in the novel HEARTLESS HETTE.
56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2021
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About the author
M.L. Farb
11 books46 followersML Farb is the Whitney Award Finalist and SPFBO Semi-Finalist author of noblebright fantasy and retellings of less known fairytales.
To learn more about her adventures and her favorite books see: https://mlfarbauthor.com/home-2/about...
WHAT READERS SAY
“The writing style is smart and engaging. Brave young men, vivacious heroine. Vibrant world, exciting stakes!” – H.S.J. Williams, author of Moonscript
“Farb has created story line, character development, humor, plot twists, incredible prose, and deep truths that are all phenomenal.” – Petey (Goodreads)
“I love JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Lloyd Alexander, and now ML Farb.” – John (Goodreads)
“This could be one of my all time favorite series, right up there with Harry Potter and the Hunger Games!“ – Mari (Audible)
“It is an exquisite tale of hope and redemption.“ – Onlinebookclub review
“It can be difficult to find a story that can boast exciting adventure, true love, clever riddles, exceptional and believable character arc, as well as a complete lack of rudeness or depravity. “
– Melanie (Goodreads)
To learn more about her adventures and her favorite books see: https://mlfarbauthor.com/home-2/about...
WHAT READERS SAY
“The writing style is smart and engaging. Brave young men, vivacious heroine. Vibrant world, exciting stakes!” – H.S.J. Williams, author of Moonscript
“Farb has created story line, character development, humor, plot twists, incredible prose, and deep truths that are all phenomenal.” – Petey (Goodreads)
“I love JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Lloyd Alexander, and now ML Farb.” – John (Goodreads)
“This could be one of my all time favorite series, right up there with Harry Potter and the Hunger Games!“ – Mari (Audible)
“It is an exquisite tale of hope and redemption.“ – Onlinebookclub review
“It can be difficult to find a story that can boast exciting adventure, true love, clever riddles, exceptional and believable character arc, as well as a complete lack of rudeness or depravity. “
– Melanie (Goodreads)
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November 22, 2021
A Charming Epilogue For Hette and Konrad
If I had one complaint about Heartless Hette (which is a stretch to phrase this way) it was that Hette lost memories of her brother, it was very sweet to get to read this story and see a way for her to regain those memories. Also it was very charming to hear things from Konrad's perspective as well, he had a very sharp voice that I appreciated in comparison to Hette's. The title of this story was perfect, and I agree with Hette that the book of stories of her brother is the perfect gift Konrad could have given.
If I had one complaint about Heartless Hette (which is a stretch to phrase this way) it was that Hette lost memories of her brother, it was very sweet to get to read this story and see a way for her to regain those memories. Also it was very charming to hear things from Konrad's perspective as well, he had a very sharp voice that I appreciated in comparison to Hette's. The title of this story was perfect, and I agree with Hette that the book of stories of her brother is the perfect gift Konrad could have given.
November 28, 2021
I received a copy of Gift in exchange for an honest review.
Return to the clockwork fairytale of M.L. Farb’s Heartless Hette in this lovely little glimpse into Hette and Konrad’s life after the final chapter of Farb’s third Hearth & Bard Tales novels. Told from Konrad’s perspective, rather than the princess’, the court fool – turned soon to be royal consort – is hunting the perfect wedding gift for his bride.
Clocking in at just under 50 pages, there’s not much more to say without wandering into spoiler territory. Suffice to say, old friends and enemies will appear, improbable objects will be juggled, and the whole thing ends with the big wedding we’ve been waiting for.
Bittersweet in places and tender throughout, Farb shows her skill and practice as a storyteller with Gift. Just long enough to tell a complete story, but not so large in scale that it feels she squandered a potential novel idea in the execution, Gift is the perfect little book-snack for those who didn’t quite get enough of Hette and Konrad in the original novel.
Return to the clockwork fairytale of M.L. Farb’s Heartless Hette in this lovely little glimpse into Hette and Konrad’s life after the final chapter of Farb’s third Hearth & Bard Tales novels. Told from Konrad’s perspective, rather than the princess’, the court fool – turned soon to be royal consort – is hunting the perfect wedding gift for his bride.
Clocking in at just under 50 pages, there’s not much more to say without wandering into spoiler territory. Suffice to say, old friends and enemies will appear, improbable objects will be juggled, and the whole thing ends with the big wedding we’ve been waiting for.
Bittersweet in places and tender throughout, Farb shows her skill and practice as a storyteller with Gift. Just long enough to tell a complete story, but not so large in scale that it feels she squandered a potential novel idea in the execution, Gift is the perfect little book-snack for those who didn’t quite get enough of Hette and Konrad in the original novel.
December 5, 2021
Beautiful companion to the novel
This novelette filled in some missing pieces for me and I definitely feel should be read as an epilogue. It feels so good to see a further happy ending.
This novelette filled in some missing pieces for me and I definitely feel should be read as an epilogue. It feels so good to see a further happy ending.
October 2, 2021
A combination fairy tale and adventure, this book will keep you reading breathlessly to see what will happen next! Best of all, Hette changes from a cold, uncaring princess to one who can love and be loved.
I received a copy of this book from the author, but my review is voluntary. I enjoyed it immensely!
I received a copy of this book from the author, but my review is voluntary. I enjoyed it immensely!
November 17, 2021
I really loved reading this wonderful book! I loved the characters and the plot! I had a hard time putting this wonderful book down! I will be reading the next book in this wonderful series!
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