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Briar Rose traces the story of Grandmother Gemma, who spent her life telling the tale of the Sleeping Beauty. When Gemma dies, her granddaughter discovers that the legend echoes her own mother’s past—she was a real‑life Sleeping Beauty who survived the Holocaust. The narrative weaves folklore with the painful memories of war, offering a unique perspective on resilience and memory.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Jane Yolen
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