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    The Masked Matador: A Princess Rose Story
    The Masked Matador: A Princess Rose Story
    The Masked Matador: A Princess Rose Story
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    The Masked Matador: A Princess Rose Story

    By May Constenla Nuñez

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    Princess Rose spends a lonely life in the castle, fiercely protected by her father, the King. Rose, however, is a spirited girl who soon finds a way to escape from the castle and makes friends with a bull, a rooster, and a farmer's boy named Juan.
    Juan teaches Rose to sword fight and the pair have many exciting adventures together, eventually defending the kingdom from Rose's evil uncle Adolfo who is plotting to overthrow the king.

    Exotic lands, bloodthirsty villains, lovable animals and a cast of characters that will enthral young readers: The Masked Matador is a thrilling introduction to the world of Princess Rose.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 15, 2012
    ISBN9781624885754
    The Masked Matador: A Princess Rose Story

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      The Masked Matador - May Constenla Nuñez

      Chapter 1

      It was an early spring morning in exciting Spain as the sun began to peak through the clouds and send its warm rays of welcome to a new day. Princess Rose, a ten-year-old girl with hair the color of dark chocolate and a tiny beauty mark on her right cheek, lay asleep in her bed of soft satin sheets, restlessly tossing and turning. Finally the princess woke up and breathed a sigh of relief when she realized it was only a horrible dream.

      She was sitting in her bed thinking about the terrifying nightmare she'd had every night since she could remember, when her train of thought was interrupted by the sound of a rooster crowing. The young princess held a pillow over her head trying to drown out the bird's insistent noise, but it was of no use so she decided to get up and close her window.

      As she did, Rose saw her father, King Felipe, who was a kind yet stern king, in the courtyard, happily watching a group of young boys practicing their sword fighting. The princess felt sad as she watched because she wished she could trade places with them.

      Princess Rose had lost her mother and brother in a dreadful accident, which she survived when she was barely three years old, and her father, the king, had sworn from that day forward that he would protect her and keep her safe. Therefore, she was never allowed beyond the castle walls.

      Princess Rose closed her window and sighed, I'm just as good as any of those boys.

      The princess smiled as she grabbed a hairbrush and turned to face one of her dolls sitting on her night table. Imagining the doll was an evil criminal, Princess Rose held up her brush and threatened, I am not afraid of you! It was foolish of you to break into this castle. Did you think I'd let you kidnap this poor defenseless bear and escape?

      She pointed to a toy bear sitting next to her doll. What did you say? You will not let this bear go without a fight? Then you asked for it! Prepare to battle, you wicked villain!

      She held up her hairbrush as if it were a long shiny sword and whirled around. As she spun on her heels, the princess lost her balance and knocked into a chair. It fell over and hit her vanity table and the flower vase that was sitting on it came crashing down.

      What is going on in here? shouted her nanny, Maria, as she raced in.

      Are you okay, mi amor? she added as she saw the broken glass and flowers lying on the ground.

      Rose nodded and went red in the face but was otherwise unharmed. Maria looked the princess up and down to make certain, then rushed to pick up the glass splinters.

      Maria was a middle-aged widow who had no children of her own but who loved Rose as a daughter. She had helped take care of the princess since she was born. You must be more careful, mi amor. What were you doing?

      Princess Rose grinned sheepishly. I was saving the castle from bandits, she answered as she posed like a heroine for Maria with her hairbrush.

      Maria laughed and said, Were you? Well then, I must thank you, my brave princesa.

      Rose sat on her bed and grabbed her bear. You'll see Maria, one day I'll be the best swordfighter Spain has ever seen.

      Maria smiled at her and said, I know you will, but for now can you please hurry up and get dressed. Your breakfast is almost ready. Then she left, closing the door behind her.

      Princess Rose got up from her bed and opened her window again. She noticed the boys were still hard at work with their swordplay, but her father was gone. The princess thought it was the perfect opportunity to join in the fun and raced out of her bedroom.

      Chapter 2

      After quickly eating her breakfast, the princess made her way out to the courtyard to join the boisterous group of boys. She smiled and waved but they all ignored her. It was not the first time Princess Rose had persuaded them to play swords with her. They had all been caught before and reprimanded by the king for agreeing to teach Rose to sword fight so they dared not go against his wishes.

      She cleared her throat to get their attention and asked, I was wondering if I could maybe join in and practice sword fighting with you?

      None of the boys answered her and they continued to ignore her which annoyed Rose.

      I bet I'm better than any of you! she challenged.

      The boys all laughed at Rose loudly and she frowned.

      What's so funny? she asked.

      Finally, one of the boys stopped laughing long enough to answer, It's funny because you're a girl and girls can't sword fight!

      This angered the princess who spotted a stick lying on the ground and picked it up. Then she got in a fighter's stance and cried, Well come on and fight me then if you're all so sure of yourselves!

      They all looked at each other not knowing what to do.

      She began to taunt them, What's the matter? Are you boys afraid you'll be beaten by a girl?

      All of a sudden, the boys dropped their sticks and bowed. Princess Rose was baffled, then turned around to find her father with his arms crossed, standing behind her. The princess quickly hid the stick behind her back and felt the blood drain from her cheeks, as she smiled nervously.

      The king said nothing as he looked sadly at his daughter. Trusting that she was safe within the castle walls, he allowed the princess to roam the grounds. Yet he forbade her from sword fighting, explaining the sport was not for girls, especially a princess.

      At last the king broke his silence, Please go inside, Rose.

      Princess Rose tried to reason with him, I'm sorry, Father. I was only trying to-

      I want you to go inside, the king

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