Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, 'The Glittering Court' tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court. Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies who appear destined for powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court. When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide's deception.
| ISBN: | 9780448493855 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2016 |
| Author: | Richelle Mead |
| Publisher: | Razorbill |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Genres: |
Children's and Young Adult Fiction |
Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, 'The Glittering Court' tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court. Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies who appear destined for powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court. When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide's deception.
The Glittering Court features in the following genres: Children's and Young Adult Fiction
The Glittering Court is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Glittering Court was written by Richelle Mead and published by Razorbill