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In "The Fairest of Them All: A Novel," Carolyn Turgeon reimagines the classic Rapunzel tale within a kingdom ruled by regal ambition. Rapunzel seeks to exchange her secluded forest life for the splendor of a king’s castle, hoping to convince the prince that she remains the innocent beauty he remembers. The story intertwines themes of power, identity, and romance, drawing on legendary figures such as Rapunzel and Snow White.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Carolyn Turgeon
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