This book is perfect for fans of fairy tales and Disney Princesses interested in trying the historical fiction genre. To keep me captivated, the author could have developed the loves interests more or ended each chapter with a cliffhanger. It was missing some pizzazz to keep me engaged. The only reason I did not give this book 5 stars is because I kept zoning out while reading. What girl doesn’t want to learn about the origin of one of the most popular Disney princesses? This novel uses flashbacks, multiple points of view, and history to weave a magical tale. Drawn by the mystery surrounding The Sleeping Beauty-a forgotten castle so named for Charles Perrault’s beloved fairy tale-Ellie embarks on a journey to France’s Loire Valley in hopes that she can unearth its secrets before time silences them forever.īridging the past to present in three time-periods-the French Revolution, World War II, and present day-The Lost Castle is a story of loves won and lost, of battles waged in the hearts of men, and an enchanted castle that stood witness to it all, inspiring a legacy of faith through the generations.Īs soon as I read the synopsis for The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron, I knew it would at least by a 4 star read.

But her grandmother is quickly disappearing into the shadows of Alzheimer’s and Ellie must act fast if she wants to uncover the truth of her family’s history. Įach piece that unlocks the story seems to unlock part of Ellie too-where she came from and who she is becoming. Of a hidden chapel that served as a rendezvous for the French resistance in World War II. Of a secret past and castle ruins forgotten by time.

Instead, the beloved old woman begins speaking. What stories would they tell, if she finally listened?Įllie Carver arrives at her grandmother’s bedside expecting to find her silently slipping away. Broken-down walls and crumbled stones seemed to possess a secret language all their own.