Cinderella’s Dress

“CINDERELLA’S DRESS was like a stroll through the 1940s with a magical twist and a sprinkling of fashion. Highly recommend for all in need of a happily ever after.”

On the home front in 1944, Kate wants to do her part for the war effort. She'd prefer filling in for the window dressers at the New York department store where she works, but her mother insists on sending her to audition for roles she never gets.

When relatives arrive from war-torn Poland with a mysterious steamer trunk and an even more mysterious story, her life is about to get complicated.

Kate's aunt, who is suffering from dementia, tries to convince Kate she is next in line to be the keeper of the wardrobe for Cinderella's family--the real Cinderella.

If the family secret is true, this might be the most important role Kate has ever auditioned for. Will she get to the truth before it's forgotten?

If you like fairytale retellings with sweet romance, buy Cinderella's Dress today to find out what happens when magical heirlooms don't disappear at midnight.

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Details

Author: Shonna Slayton
Series: Fairy-tale Inheritance Series, Book 1
Genre: YA Historical Fairy Tale
Publisher: Amaretto Press
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Paperback, ebook, audiobook
Length: Novel
Narrator: Catherine Gaffney
ASIN: B07DJKXJLS
ISBN: 9780997449983

Endorsements

Imagine if the story of Cinderella might in fact be true. That’s what you’ll discover in the very imaginative CINDERELLA’S DRESS which is the PERFECT fantasy set in WW2 with a girl, a magical dress, and much more!…A fun, twist on the classic Cinderella tale that is sure to appeal to fans of lighter fantasies. Be prepared to be swept away!

– —Si,Se Puede- Yes You Can!

“I have to say going into this book blind really made for a great reading experience. Other than the usual happy endings and other classic tropes, there wasn’t too much about this book that was predictable. I found myself (figuratively) on the edge of my seat as I read what happened next. The book is a bit faster paced towards the end which made for some very interesting twists and other unpredictable moments….I wouldn’t call this a fairy-tale retelling however, in fact I’m not sure what to call it. How about Fairy-Tale inspired Historical Fiction with Magical Realism. It rolls right off the tongue!”

– – Zack’s YA Reviews

“I’m not much of a historical fiction reader. But when I saw this unique twist on the fairy tale aspect, I knew I had to read it. And I loved it…. As I said, I’m not one for historical fiction, especially the WWII era. But I did love the setting of this one, and how it was accurately portrayed. I also loved the setting of the department store, and how window decorating was such a big part of the story. It gave more life to the 40’s, something we don’t often hear about….In short, this was a highly enjoyable read that historical fiction lovers will like, and even non-historical fiction lovers, like me, can enjoy. The fairy tale aspect is uniquely done and well-handled, and the ending will leaving you happy and satisfied.”

– – The NerdHerd Reads

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