It has been a very long time since I started any book and had to finish reading it before I could put it down. What is more surprising is that The Princess Adelina is a non-fiction book. What an amazing story!

When Kim writes that there aren’t many books about strong women who show a godly, Christian example in difficult circumstances, she’s right. When they found The Princess Adelina and decided to reprint it, they provided today’s Christian women with a timeless example that is so desperately needed. Bravo!

A true story of the daughter of Irish missionaries to Germany 13 centuries ago, The Princess Adelina does an amazing job of capturing the shining character of a young Christian woman faced with hard choices. It balances strength with a tender heart and an ardent love for Christ and his teachings. Her faith and humility are especially evident when she must make life altering decisions and walk a path, unfortunately, less traveled - one of obedience.

While it’s not something I mind since I love old time writing, be warned that the first couple chapters take some warming up to. They are written in the style of the late 1800s and are easy to get bogged in. By chapter 3, I was deeply engaged and couldn’t wait to turn the page. When I was done, I wanted a sequel! It was excellent.

Janel Messenger
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