• Publication Season/Year: Summer 2009
• Publisher: Disney/Hyperion Books
• Release Date: June 9, 2009
• ISBN (hardcover): 978-142311245-7
• ISBN (paperback): TBD

A SWEET DISORDER’s heroine in sixteen-year old Miranda, whose life changing dramatically after father’s death. Left with little dowry to offer, Miranda faces a broken engagement, and is sent to live with Puritan cousins determined to take her to Queen Elizabeth’s Court and marry her off to the insufferable Lord Seagrave for their own profit. When Miranda distinguishes herself from the rest of the Queen’s maiden swith her exquisite sewing and embroidery skills, she gets the attention of the Queen, much to the anger and jealousy of the courtiers, ladies in waiting, and even a trusted “friend.” As Miranda begins to win the Queen’s favor, she is given the ultimate test-to recreate Elizabeth’s mother’s (Ann Boleyn) coronation gown. Miranda knows this is her opportunity to escape the shackles of convention and get out of a marriage to Lord Seagrave and instead establish an independent life at Court as the Queen’s seamstress. But how will she reunite with Henry Raleigh, the man to whom she was once promised, and has always loved?

About the Author

This is Jacqueline Kolosov’s second young adult novel. Her first, THE RED QUEEN’S DAUGHTER has just been released in paperback by Hyperion. She has also published GRACE FROM CHINA, a middle grade novel, and two poetry collections for adults. She teaches creative writing at Texas Tech University.  Read more about how to book or contact Jacqueline Kolosov.

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