Books like Confessions of An Ugly Stepsister (Maguire, Gregory) by Gregory Maguire
Gregory Maguire reimagines the classic Cinderella story from the perspective of the stepsisters. Set against a richly detailed 17th‑century Dutch backdrop, the novel follows Iris, an unlikely heroine who leaves the lowly streets of Haarlem to enter a world of wealth and intrigue with her striking step‑sister Clara. As Iris uncovers secrets within her new household, she confronts the harsh realities of beauty, deception, and family loyalty in a story that goes beyond the traditional fairy‑tale, delving into themes of beauty and betrayal.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Gregory Maguire
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