About the book
A deliciously gothic story of wishes and curses a new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke.
Once upon a time Ella had wished for more than her life as a lowly maid.
Now forced to work hard under the unforgiving, lecherous gaze of the man she once called stepfather, Ellas only refuge is in the books she reads by candlelight, secreted away in the library she isnt permitted to enter.
One night, among her beloved books of far-off lands, Ellas wishes are answered. At the stroke of midnight, a fairy godmother makes her an offer that will change her life: seven wishes, hers to make as she pleases. But each wish comes at a price and Ella must decide whether its one shes willing to pay
A smouldering, terrifying new spin on Cinderella perfect for fans of Laura Purcell and Erin Morgenstern.
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