Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost 1

In this retelling of "Beauty and the Beast," Belle's mother is kidnapped by a beast, and her father locks her away to protect her from prying eyes. Belle ventures back into the woods and encounters the beast again.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 17 August 2021
\n Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
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Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a young girl named Belle. Belle was a curious and adventurous soul, always eager to explore the world around her. However, her mother warned her never to venture into the forbidden woods that lay beyond their village.

Despite her mother's warnings, Belle's adventurous streak got the better of her, and one day, she decided to sneak out into the woods. As she wandered deeper into the forest, she stumbled upon a mysterious door. The door was covered in sinister, creeping shadows, and it seemed to lead to a wider, magical world.

Belle was filled with excitement and curiosity, and she couldn't resist the urge to open the door. She pushed it open, and to her surprise, she found herself in a beautiful garden filled with vibrant flowers and sparkling fountains.

As Belle explored the garden, she noticed a beast sitting on a nearby bench. The beast was unlike anything she had ever seen before. He was large and muscular, with fur as black as night and eyes that glowed with an otherworldly light.

At first, Belle was terrified of the beast. She had heard stories about him and knew that he was known to kidnap beautiful women. But as she looked at him more closely, she saw that he was not as fearsome as she had imagined.

The beast was kind and gentle, and he seemed to be lost in thought. Belle approached him and introduced herself, and to her surprise, the beast responded kindly. He told her that he had been living in the garden for years and that he was lonely.

Belle and the beast quickly became friends, and they spent many hours together exploring the garden and talking about their lives. Belle learned that the beast was once a prince, but he had been transformed into a beast by a wicked witch. The witch had cursed him to be a monster, and he was doomed to live alone in the garden forever.

Despite the beast's curse, Belle saw that he was a good person at heart. She knew that he was not the monster that the witch had made him out to be, and she decided to stay with him in the garden.

Over time, Belle and the beast fell in love. They spent their days together, exploring the garden and enjoying each other's company. Belle helped the beast to break the curse that had been placed upon him, and in doing so, she brought joy and happiness back into his life.

But their happiness was not to last. One day, Belle's father discovered that his daughter had disappeared into the forbidden woods. He was furious and determined to find her, no matter what the cost.

Belle's father searched the woods for days, but he could not find her. He was about to give up hope when he stumbled upon the beast's garden. Belle was with the beast, and her father was filled with anger and jealousy.

Belle's father demanded that the beast return his daughter to him. The beast refused, saying that Belle was his friend and that he would not harm her. Belle's father was furious, and he threatened to kill the beast if he did not return his daughter.

The beast was afraid for Belle's safety, and he knew that he had to protect her from her father. He decided to take Belle to a distant land, where she would be safe from her father's wrath.

Belle was heartbroken to leave the beast behind, but she knew that it was for the best. She said goodbye to her friend and promised to return to him someday.

Years passed, and Belle grew up to be a beautiful woman. She never forgot about the beast, and she always hoped that one day, she would be able to return to him.

One day, Belle's father was killed in a battle, and Belle inherited his kingdom. She was now the queen of a vast empire, and she had the power to do whatever she wanted.

Belle decided to use her power to search for the beast. She traveled far and wide, asking everyone she met if they had seen him. Finally, after years of searching, she found the beast living in a small village in the middle of the forest.

Belle was overjoyed to see the beast again, and she rushed to his side. The beast was surprised to see Belle, but he was happy to see her too.

Belle and the beast spent many happy years together, living in the forest and enjoying each other's company. They never forgot about the trials and tribulations that they had faced in the past, and they were grateful for the love and friendship that had brought them together.

In the end, Belle and the beast were married, and they lived happily ever after. They were surrounded by their friends and family, and they were grateful for the love and support that had helped them to overcome their obstacles.

The story of Belle and her beast is a timeless tale of love, friendship, and courage. It teaches us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future. And it reminds us that true beauty comes from within, not from what we look like on the outside.

\n Weight: 236g\n
Dimension: 147 x 207 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781646512508\n \n