Post WW2 thriller set in Lithuania, Germany, and France
Prince Dustin and Clara: Deep in the Black Forest

Location(s): Black Forest
Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy
Era(s): Mid-1800s
To escape the wrath of Egon, Clara finds herself Deep in the Black Forest. It is a world of mystery and magic; creatures and animals, fairy tale princesses, and a Snow Queen. Prince Dustin, the Nutcracker Prince, is determined to protect Clara from Egon. Vicious and vile, Egon is not far behind and determined on getting revenge.
Clara, a sweet and timid 12-year old, soon discovers that her uncle is a wizard in this far away land and that he is at the center of the chain of events. This thrilling fantasy adventure re-tells the story of the fairy tale, The Nutcracker, taking the reader along for the ride…a classic for all seasons!
Prince Dustin and Clara … a classic tale of fantasy and adventure!
REVIEW by:
Dr. Joenile S. Albert-Reese
Principal at a Performing, Fine Arts & Regional Gifted Elementary School
“I found this novel to be full of adventure, unexpected twists, magic, loyalty, and deception. Nicholson has held to his masterful ability to keep the readers on the edge of their seats as he awakens that mischievous curiosity that sleeps within each of us, no matter our age.”
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