Cinderella

A rich merchant married a second time, but his new wife was selfish and cruel. She had two daughters who were just like her. This story is based on Charles Perrault's version and features the elegance and luxury of the French court of King Louis XIV. Sarah L. Thompson's retelling is matched with Nicoletta Ceccoli's artwork, making it a picture book to treasure.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

Once upon a time, a wealthy merchant resided with his cherished daughter. Her captivating beauty and kind nature captivated his heart, and he held her in the highest regard. However, upon the passing of his wife, he chose to remarry, and his new spouse proved to be selfish and cruel. She had two daughters of her own, who bore an uncanny resemblance to her.

This tale of Cinderella is inspired by the version collected and published by the seventeenth-century author Charles Perrault. Perrault's Cinderella reflects the opulence and grandeur of the French court under King Louis XIV, and it is from his rendition that we inherit Cinderella's iconic glass slippers. Sarah L. Thompson's captivating retelling of the timeless fairy tale is complemented by the exceptionally stunning artwork of Nicoletta Ceccoli, rendered in acrylics on paper and digitally. This is a picture book that holds immense value and charm.

ISBN-13: 9781542020244