The Shadow in the Glass
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J. J. A. Harwood
A deliciously gothic story of wishes and curses - a new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke. 'Deliciously dark' Woman Magazine 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, Ella's only refuge is in the books she reads by candlelight, secreted away in the library she isn't permitted to enter. One night, among her beloved books of far-off lands, Ella's 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 it's one she's willing to pay... A smouldering, terrifying new spin on Cinderella - perfect for fans of Laura Purcell and Erin Morgenstern.
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Author
J. J. A. Harwood
Pages
416
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published Date
2021-03-18
ISBN
0008368104 9780008368104
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"This book was intriguing but a bit depressing. I feel that the rags to riches can be over done, but this book had me thinking how I would have done it differently. Interestingly written in parts instead of chapters. Loved the language. "
Jasmina Giarrusso
"dnfed at page 50 because I just didn’t care"
Rivs
"Overall the book was interesting, chilling, haunting, etc. Great book to read around Halloween. This is everything about a book that is dissatisfying but not because the book was bad or poorly written, but because the characters are hard to like & the ending offered no closure (don’t worry that is not a spoiler). It’s very dark & I have a tendency to like books that are wrapped up better. Not necessarily with a pretty bow, but tied shut. I didn’t get that with this. 3 stars - one for good writing, one for finishing, one for good character development."
Marissa Dodgen