The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

She’s expected to marry, cook, and raise children—but instead, she’s sneaking off to fight in a war. Can she survive, save her mother, and keep the dashing son of a duke from uncovering her secret? The Warrior Maiden is a reimagining of the classic Mulan story set in medieval Europe.

When Mulan takes her father’s place in the battle against the invading Teutonic Knights, she realizes she has been preparing for this moment her entire life—and that the lives of both her and her mother depend on her success. As the adopted daughter of impoverished parents, Mulan wields little power in the world. If she fails on the battlefield, she faces the grim prospect of death—or, even worse, marriage to the village butcher.

Disguised as a young man, Mulan encounters Wolfgang, the son of a German duke, who is determined to protect his people, even if it means clashing with his own brother. Wolfgang is constantly frustrated by the new soldier, who seems perpetually on the brink of disaster—or embarrassingly outshining him.

From rivals to unexpected allies, Mulan and Wolfgang gradually share their secrets. However, war is unpredictable, and dreams can be snuffed out as quickly as they are born. When Mulan learns of a looming threat back home, she faces an impossible decision. Can she become the son her resentful father never had? Or will she embrace the strong young woman she was meant to be? This captivating twist on the classic tale transports readers to fifteenth-century Lithuania, where love and war test even the bravest of heroes.

Praise for The Warrior Maiden:

“In this fantastic retelling, Dickerson brings to life a completely new aspect of the medieval era . . . Discover castles, battles, beliefs, and injustices alongside Wolfgang and Mulan . . .” —Hope by the Book

Full-length clean fairy tale retelling
Stand-alone novel in the Hagenheim Series by New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson
Includes discussion questions for book clubs