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There is an old story--you might have heard it--about a young mermaid, the daughter of a king, who saved the life of a human prince and fell in love. So innocent was her love, so pure her devotion, that she would pay any price for the chance to be with her prince. She gave up her voice, her family, and the sea, and became human. But the prince fell in love with another woman. The tales say the little mermaid sacrificed her own life so that her beloved prince could find happiness with his bride. The tales lie. If you want to know the real story, a tale not of unrequited love and noble sacrifice but one of madness, murder, and magic gone awry, Daniella, Talia, and Snow--a.k.a. Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White--are the three princesses who can tell you what really happened. They were there when everything fell apart, and unthinkable tragedy struck the kingdom of Lorindar. And they were the only ones who stood a chance of setting things right, not only for Queen Bea and Lorindar, but for the merfolk as well....
The familiar tale of a mermaid's sacrifice is a lie, and three princesses must uncover the truth behind the madness and magic that shattered a kingdom. The story of the little mermaid, who gave up her voice and her world for a prince, is a fabrication. The real events involved Daniella (Cinderella), Talia (Sleeping Beauty), and Snow (Snow White), who witnessed the unraveling of the kingdom of Lorindar and the tragic fall of Queen Bea. They are the only ones with a chance to mend the kingdom and protect both humans and merfolk from the consequences of misused magic.
The premise suggests a departure from traditional fairy tale narratives, leaning into darker themes of magic gone awry and political upheaval. The focus on well-known princesses as active participants in uncovering a conspiracy points to a story that subverts expectations and explores the consequences of hidden truths. The blend of fairy tale elements with darker, more mature themes indicates a narrative that appeals to readers seeking a fresh, complex take on familiar stories. The story appears to promise a resolution that addresses the fate of both human and magical realms.
Page Count:
339
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0756405831
ISBN-13:
9780756405830
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