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Jim C. Hines reimagines the classic tale of the stepsisters and Cinderella’s prince after the wedding, infusing the narrative with darker fairy‑tale elements and a new sense of adventure. The story offers a fresh, adult‑oriented take on the familiar narrative, showing what lies beyond the happy‑ever‑after ending.
First publish date: January 6, 2009
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Jim C. Hines
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