From the author of The Mermaid's Sister, an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Winner for Young Adult Fiction and winner of the Realm Award for Book of the Year!Once upon a time, Gretel defeated the witch of the gingerbread cottage and saved Hansel. Now, she must face what the witch left behind.

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Germany, 1825. Thirteen years have passed since Gretel and her brother Hansel started new lives in a small town.

She's changed her name, lived quietly, and tried to forget her terrible past-yet gossiping neighbors accuse her of being the old witch's protégé. When roguish Hansel stirs up the townsfolk's wrath, she must return to the gingerbread cottage-a place both she and her enemies fear.

Deep within the forest, the white duck awaits Gretel's return. He and the enchanted forest have plans to nudge her toward a dark, magical future-whether she likes it or not.

Could it be her fate to become the next cruel witch-queen to reign--and to forfeit any chance of a happily-ever-after with a kind and noble man? And what dangerous secrets does the white duck hide?The Gingerbread Queen is book one in the Gingerbread Legacy duology from award-winning author Carrie Anne Noble. "I've been a fan of Carrie's work since I was entranced with The Mermaid's Sister and have read everything else she's published.

Her fun spins on fairy tales and fairy tale creatures have a charm I'll always enjoy. - Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author"Carrie Anne Noble takes everything you've known about a familiar tale and turns it upside down, giving the reader a story of unexpected events, heart-stirring romance, and delightful characters.

" - Christina Farley, author of the Gilded series. .