Book of a Thousand Days

by Shannon Hale

Summary: Dashti is a lady's maid. It is her job to serve the Lady Saren, who has just refused a proposal arranged by her father. Saren wants to marry Khan Tegus, a much less financially desirable choice. Her father is so angry that he locks Saren and Dashti in a tower as punishment. The confinement is for seven years, and they are supposed to make their food and water last for that entire time. Their only contact with the outside world is a tiny window, and Khan Tegus eventually comes calling. But Saren is weak in both mind and body, and sends Dashti in her place to speak to him, and in spite of her best effort, she begins to have feelings for him. How will Dashti and Saren survive the tower, and will either of them ever find true love?

My thoughts: This is definitely my favorite Shannon Hale book, and is truly one of my very favorite books ever! Another retelling of a Grimm's fairy tale.