This document provides a summary of the 368-page novel "The Golden Braid" by Melanie Dickerson. It describes the plot, which is a retelling of the Rapunzel fairy tale. Rapunzel lives with her suspicious mother and is afraid she will never be allowed to read or marry. After being rescued by a knight, Sir Gerek, he agrees to teach her to read in return. Rapunzel uncovers mysteries in her new city that will change her life forever. The document also includes a description and positive review of the book praising Dickerson's fresh retelling of the classic fairy tale.