Download or read book The Maverick Princess written by D. A. Arthur and published by Publish America. This book was released on 2004-05-04 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was prepared to be a king -- but is her kingdom prepared for her?When King Gustav and Queen Marta finally produce an heir, it isn't the son they expected, nor a daughter anyone could expect! King Gustav's directive to educate his young Kristina as a male prince were produces an heiress who's unconventional, unpredictable, and uncontrollable. After leading the military in her early teens, much to the consternation of the male-dominated political establishment, family intrigues lead to the fight of her life.Set against the fantastic backdrop of a frozen mountaintop castle and loosely based on the true story of Christina of Sweden, this fanciful novel gives insight into court life, and will keep you reading to find out what Kristina does next--and how her subjects respond to her quirky yet wise leadership.