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In Olivia Snowe’s contemporary take on the classic fairy tale, 15‑year‑old Carlo has spent the last six years living in the basement of his family’s mansion after his father passed away. He is a quiet, unassuming boy who finds solace in the shadows of the house. His world changes when Belle, also 15, arrives at the front door carrying a bundle of roses. The young woman's presence and her willingness to pay for a rose that her father had picked in the greenhouse introduce a new chapter into Carlo’s life, hinting at a story of transformation, forgiveness, and the possibility of love in unexpected places.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Olivia Snowe
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