You've never read Pilgrim's Progress like this ... A slave since childhood, Mara awaits the death penalty. When the Prince she betrayed arrives at the prison, promising freedom in exchange for allegiance to him in marriage, Mara agrees to his terms. But her hasty decision is soon tested. The journey to the palace is riddled with difficulty, but Mara has nowhere else to turn. In the midst of fierce wolves, violent storms, and the threat of being captured by the rebel army she deserted, the unlikely princess must press on. Can she learn to trust her lifelong enemy to deliver her to safety? An allegory depicting salvation, Avalon is the first book in Valerie Howard's Celestial Kingdom series, and is perfect for fans of faith-strengthening Christian allegories like Pilgrim's Progress and Hinds' Feet on High Places. Books in the Celestial Kingdom series can be read in any order, and are great for anyone ages 12 to adult: Avalon Voyage