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Serena Valentino’s *The Beast Within* offers a fresh version of the timeless story of Beauty and the Beast. In this retelling, a cruel prince is turned into a beast by his own vanity and arrogance. A gentle maiden encounters the monstrous figure, and through her compassion and affection the beast is transformed. The narrative explores themes of love, beauty, and redemption, and ultimately concludes with the couple living happily ever after.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Serena Valentino
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