Little Thieves

Vanja Schmidt is the adopted goddaughter of Death and Fortune. She decides to steal her future back by stealing Gisele's life, but is cursed to turn into jewels stone by stone. She has two weeks to pull off her biggest grift yet or she risks losing her life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Once upon a time, there existed a despicable young woman. Her name was Vanja Schmidt, and she was the adopted goddaughter of Death and Fortune. Vanja had always navigated her way through the world as the obedient servant of Princess Gisele, fulfilling her duties with utmost dedication. However, a year ago, her otherworldly mothers demanded payment for their care, and Vanja, driven by a desire to reclaim her future, made the decision to steal her rightful place.

Utilizing an enchanted string of pearls, Vanja transformed into her former mistress and assumed her position, leaving the real Gisele a destitute nobody. Now, Vanja led a solitary but prosperous double life, captivating the nobility with her charm while emptying their coffers to fund her grand escape. Everything seemed to be going according to plan until, in the midst of one heist, Vanja crossed the wrong god and was cursed to turn into jewels, stone by stone.

Trapped in a desperate situation, Vanja found herself accompanied by a feral guardian half-god, Gisele's sinister fiancé, and an overeager junior detective relentlessly pursuing her. With only two weeks left, she had to execute her most audacious grift yet, or risk losing not only her freedom but her very life.

In this captivating retelling of "The Goose Girl," Margaret Own weaves an unforgettable tale that delves into the themes of stolen lives, thorny truths, and the wicked girls at the center of both narratives. The story unfolds with a delightful irreverence, offering readers a fresh and engaging perspective on this beloved classic.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 132 x 196 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529381733