Dauntless (Valiant Hearts Book #1)

Dina L. Sleiman

Feb 2015 · Valiant Hearts Book 1 · Baker Books

About this ebook

Where Legend and History Collide,
One Young Woman Will Fight for the Innocent

Born a baron's daughter, Lady Merry Ellison is now an enemy of the throne after her father's failed assassination attempt upon the king. Bold and uniquely skilled, she is willing to go to any lengths to protect the orphaned children of her former village--a group that becomes known as "The Ghosts of Farthingale Forest." Merry finds her charge more difficult as their growing notoriety brings increasing trouble their way.

Timothy Grey, ninth child of the Baron of Greyham, longs to perform some feat so legendary that he will rise from obscurity and earn a title of his own. When the Ghosts of Farthingale Forest are spotted in Wyndeshire, where he serves as assistant to the local earl, he might have found his chance. But when he comes face-to-face with the leader of the thieves, he's forced to reexamine everything he's known.

"Sleiman launches an action-packed, historical series of adventure and romance, starring a strong, intelligent female Robin Hood who lives up to the famous outlaw's reputation. This fun read makes a great adult-YA crossover for Robin Hood fans who enjoy a twist to a classic tale." -Library Journal, starred review

Ratings and reviews

This book followed the nature of God amidst a suffering young woman and children who have lost much and gain little. It also showed the very tangible will of God in response to His children. This book is filled with faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

I loved the idea of a Robin Hood-like story with a female. The story was fine, but it seemed to linger. I had a hard time staying interested in the story for long. I'm thinking it's because of the authentic style of speaking. The story had some excitement and was wholesome throughout. It'd be good for a young girl in high school to read.

A most enjoyable novel. I enjoyed all the twists and turns. The characters were quite believable. Thank you for a really good read.

About the author

Dina L. Sleiman holds an MA in professional writing from Regent University and a BA in communications with a minor in English from Oral Roberts University. Over the past eighteen years, she has had opportunities to teach college writing and literature, as well as high school and elementary classes in English, humanities, and fine arts. She lives in Virginia with her husband and three children. She can be found online at www.dinasleiman.com.