After losing favor with the king of France, novelist Charlotte-Rose de la Force is ousted from his court at Versailles, exiled to an abbey in the country. There she hears the story of Margherita, a girl with impossibly long hair who is trapped in a lonely tower, and the witch Selena, her captor. This fresh twist on the fairy tale Rapunzel weaves together the stories of Charlotte-Rose, Margherita and Selena, spanning hundreds of years and countless heartaches. Historical fiction and magical realism blend together to create one gorgeous tale.
Recommended by K.G., Medina Library, MCDL
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