The Secret Princess

A Tale of Hope (The Catholic Fantasy Series, Book 1)

By: J.C. Prins

Narrated by: Aimee Smith

Delve into The Secret Princess, an award-winning Catholic fantasy novel about blossoming in a time of trial through the power of stories. Infused with devotion to the Eucharist and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, this captivating tale from J.C. Prins is masterfully written to fill young hearts and imaginations with goodness, truth, and faith.

Each woman of the Kingdom owns a locket that reflects her heart and spirit. The day ten-year-old Miriam learns that Papa died in the war defending their homeland, she watches in horror as Mama’s locket falls to the ground and shatters. Worse still, the bird that lives inside flies away and, in her heartbreak, Mama stops singing. Miriam’s own locket doesn’t break, but between Papa’s palpable absence, her worries for Mama, and Granny’s incessant snipping, it stops growing. The rosebud inside withers, and Miriam fears it will never bloom but die like Granny’s without a bird. Then a mysterious woman named Leena moves into a nearby cottage. A friend to Mama, Leena nourishes Miriam’s rosebud back to life with food and tales of goodness and beauty until Miriam finds what she most lacks—hope.

Listeners will learn:

· The important role of forgiveness in living with hope.

· The truth of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

· Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with an appendix of prayers for First Friday Devotions.

Harness the power of a deeply engaging story that travels effortlessly between fantasy and reality to touch hearts and imaginations with what matters most in life. Pass on the Catholic faith with The Secret Princess!

The Secret Princess: A Tale of Hope is a captivating Catholic fantasy novel that emphasizes enduring values in times of trial.

©2023 J.C. Prins (P)2025 J.C. Prins

Critic reviews

Gold Medal — 2024 Catholic Media Book Awards

Distinguished Favorite — 2025 Independent Press Award (Childrens: Religion Fiction)

Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval

Enchanting!

The secret princess is an enchanting story full of hope and universal truths that will capture the hearts of young Catholic readers/listeners! Very enjoyable for adults as well. Extremely well-written and performed. Highly recommend!

The beginning of a long and delightful imaginative road!

J Prins is adept at helping the reader enter into the middle of a complicated situation and begin to pull the pieces together into a beautiful story of love. She keeps you guessing in a delightful way. And the characters are so real! Good emerges as the most powerful force which leaves the reader glowing!! Bravo!!!