Books like Koning & Koning by Linda de Haan
In a kingdom where succession depends on marriage, the queen demands that the prince find a suitable wife to assume kingship. The quest for a bride, however, takes an unexpected turn as personal desires, loyalties, and political dynamics intertwine.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Linda de Haan
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