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Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

by Gregory Maguire
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Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

Cinderella reimagined through her step-sister’s eyes.

If Cinderella's tale has always seemed too black and white, you might find "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" to be a captivating gray. Gregory Maguire offers a fresh perspective—making us ponder the true nature of beauty and how it’s not only skin-deep but shaped by the society and circumstances surrounding us. This isn't just another fairy tale retelling; it's a dive into the less talked about characters, challenging the stereotypes that have lived for generations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

by Gregory Maguire
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ISBN: 9780755341696
Author: Gregory Maguire
Publisher: Headline Review
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Retellings
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 59882 readers)

Description

We all have heard the story of Cinderella, the beautiful child cast out to slave among the ashes. But what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty . . . and what curses accompanied Cinderella's exquisite looks? Set against the rich backdrop of seventeenth-century Holland, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister tells the story of Iris, an unlikely heroine who finds herself swept from the lowly streets of Haarlem to a strange world of wealth, artifice, and ambition. Iris's path quickly becomes intertwined with that of Clara, the mysterious and unnaturally beautiful girl destined to become her sister. While Clara retreats to the cinders of the family hearth, burning all memories of her past, Iris seeks out the shadowy secrets of her new household--and the treacherous truth of her former life.
 

Cinderella reimagined through her step-sister’s eyes.

If Cinderella's tale has always seemed too black and white, you might find "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" to be a captivating gray. Gregory Maguire offers a fresh perspective—making us ponder the true nature of beauty and how it’s not only skin-deep but shaped by the society and circumstances surrounding us. This isn't just another fairy tale retelling; it's a dive into the less talked about characters, challenging the stereotypes that have lived for generations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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