We Kept Her in the Cellar
A Novel
$52.81
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
22 October 2024
Summary
There are always two sides to a story. This dark and twisted reimagining of Cinderella, told from her stepsister’s POV, is perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher and Naomi Novik.
Eunice lives her life by three simple rules:
- Always refer to Cinderella as family.
- Never let Cinderella gain access to rats or mice.
- Never look upon Cinderella between the hours of twelve and three a.m.
Cinderella has dark and terrifying powers. As her stepsister, Eun…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781639109142 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1639109145 |
| Author: | W.R. Gorman |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 22 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 147mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for We Kept Her in the Cellar:
“This masterful and horrific interpretation of Cinderella follows the well-known plot in entirely unexpected ways, a welcome addition to the retold-fairy-tale genre.”
—Booklist
“An impressively original, compulsively fascinating, page turner of a read from beginning to end.”
—Midwest Book Review
“I’ll be looking forward to whatever W. R. Gorman writes next.”
—The Nameless Zine
“A captivating and horrific twist on the traditional Cinderella story.”
—Coffee Addicted Writer
“Delightfully dark and enchanting, this is a Cinderella tale like no other. Gorman lures us into a magical world where nothing is as it seems. Wild, wicked and fay, this is a fairy tale retelling of horror and bewitchment at its best. Gorman is an author to watch!”
—Leanbh Pearson, author of Three Curses and Other Dark Tales
About The Author
W.R. Gorman
W.R. Gorman attended Macalester College and Hamline University, where she studied linguistics and Hispanic studies, and teaching Spanish, respectively. Her hobbies include cooking, snuggling cats, and reading absolutely everything she can get her hands on. She now resides in Saint Paul with her partner, child, and three extremely mischievous cats.
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