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In the sprawling realm of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Elena Klovis was meant to become her kingdom's Cinderella. An ill‑fated match with an inappropriate prince forces her to abandon the familiar fairy‑tale path. Determined to craft a new life, Elena defies the rigid "Tradition" that governs courtly expectations.
Her resolve is bolstered by a whimsical intervention: her very own fairy godmother, who presents Elena with an unexpected role that thrusts her into the center of court intrigue. Rather than sleeping in a chimney, Elena now faces a cast of overconfident, improperly dressed princes who are eager to dominate the narrative.
With the help of her supernatural mentor, Elena must navigate the complexities of royal politics, personal pride, and the endless duties of a fairy godmother—demonstrating that even the most fantastical support systems require work and resilience.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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