World's End

Description

Have you ever been inspired to be more?Elissa used to daydream about being a princess. Now the reality of what it brings is clear: stiff, courtly manners, dresses like cages, tortuously high shoes, and betrothal to an aging duke to secure her father's kingdom! Elissa wants no part of it and makes her escape to be with her devoted friends, who the King has no use for. But the unseen hand of the Ancient One once again guides Elissa toward a fate she does not wish to acknowledge--the culmination of the prophecy of the Phoenix! This bright and satisfying conclusion to the Phoenix Rising Trilogy includes riveting adventure, the testing of loyalties, and the return of two old enemies . . . not to mention surprising revelations for our heroine, Elissa--and her fans. It's not to be missed!From the Hardcover edition.

Description

Still not accustomed to her life as a princess, Elissa, learning on the eve of her fifteenth birthday that she is to be bethrothed to a man of her father's choosing, runs away and, after many difficulties, reunites with her friends to finally fulfill the prophecy of the Phoenix.

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Genres

• Fiction

Series Statement

• Phoenix rising trilogy -- [bk.] 3

Other Editions

• World's EndRandom House2009-01-01
• World's EndElectronic resourceRandom House Children's Books2009-01-01