What if the wicked stepmother was the heroine all along? Twice-widowed Ethel will do anything to protect her family, even when the royal ball goes wrong. Bridgerton meets Circe, this new hardcover is sharp, witty, and perfect for tea-and-linger afternoons.
$29.00
You know the wicked stepmother. Cinderella’s villain, the one who slammed doors and crushed dreams. Now imagine her side of the story.
Meet Ethel: twice-widowed, fiercely determined, and solely responsible for two daughters, a priggish stepdaughter, a razor-taloned peregrine falcon, and a crumbling manor. The title her late husband left her is the only thing standing between her family and ruin, and she clings to that respectability with both hands.
When a royal ball offers the chance to change everything, Ethel swallows her pride and fights for invitations for all three girls. Then her hopes are fulfilled by the wrong one. As an engagement to the future king unfolds, she uncovers a sordid secret buried deep within the royal family. Now she must choose between the security she’s craved her whole life and the wellbeing of a stepdaughter who has rebuffed her at every turn.
Think Bridgerton meets Circe: sharp, witty, and exhilarating to its core. This new hardcover release reimagines the myth of the evil stepmother at the heart of the world’s most famous fairy tale. It’s a battle cry for a mother’s love, and a celebration of women who make their own fortunes.
It’s a perfect pick for fans of fairy-tale retellings, historical-flavored romance, and complicated, unforgettable heroines. Settle into a comfy chair with a cup of tea and linger over these pages. You may never look at a glass slipper the same way again.
Nestled on our shelves here in Perkins Cove, this one is ready to go home with you.
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