Elske Author:Cynthia Voigt Two WomenElske, a girl with no future, until her grandmother's sacrifice saves her from certain death. Beriel, an imperious princess, determined to claim the kingdom that is her birthright. — Fate brings them together, both exiles, one servant to the other. To Beriel, the mistress, Elske offers steadfast loyalty a... more »nd courage -- hard to come by in her dangerous quest to regain the throne she has been denied by treachery. To Elske, the handmaiden, Beriel's proud example provides a perhaps even more precious gift -- the strength to find her true self.« less