Did Stannis burn Shireen in the books?

Stannis’s ruthless decision to burn his daughter Shireen to death, as a sacrifice to the Lord of Light, is a point of no return for his character — and seemingly a major change from the books, where Shireen remains alive and well at the end of the most recent volume, A Dance With Dragons.

Does Stannis sacrifice daughter?

Shireen, being the loving daughter she is, expresses to him that she wants to help and will do whatever she can to help her father — without knowing his true intentions. As Shireen lovingly embraces her father, Stannis asks his daughter for her forgiveness. Shireen is sacrificed to R’hllor.

Does Stannis burn Shireen in books Reddit?

Littlefinger’s portal gun, there is no way Stannis burns Shireen in the books. Most likely, it seems that GRRM is setting up for Melisandre to do it behind Stannis’ back.

Does melisandre regret killing Shireen?

Melisandra does not regret for her sins as she thinks Fire God is guiding her path of destiny.

How was Stannis daughter cured?

It’s intimated he murdered them to put them out of their misery. The late Shireen, who caught greyscale as a baby through an infected doll she held to her face, solely had the remnants of the rash on the left side of her face. Unlike most people who get greyscale, the princess was cured.

How old is Shireen in the books?

Shireen Baratheon

Shireen Baratheon by Amok©
Born	In 289 AC (age 11), at Dragonstone
Father	Lord Stannis Baratheon
Mother	Lady Selyse Florent
Book(s)	A Game of Thrones (mentioned) A Clash of Kings (appears) A Storm of Swords (appears) A Feast for Crows (mentioned) A Dance with Dragons (appears) The Winds of Winter (mentioned)

Did Stannis love his wife?

Stannis and Selyse do not have a loving relationship, but she reveres and is in awe of him as her king and the Lord’s Chosen. Indeed, she wept for joy when Melisandre told her of this service she did for the Lord of Light with Stannis, and because the Red Priestess gave him a “son” (of sorts) which she never could.