by Gregory Maguire · Headline Review · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780755341696
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«Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister» is Gregory Maguire's fantasy novel, published by Headline Review in paperback (416 pages, in English).
A retelling of Cinderella set in 17th-century Holland. Iris, a young woman without beauty, is taken from the streets of Haarlem into a world of wealth, artifice and ambition. Her life crosses with that of Clara, a mysterious girl of supernatural beauty, as Iris delves into the secrets of her new home and the truth of her past.
Novel originally published in 1999; this 2008 edition weighs 280 g and measures 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm.
Suitable for readers of Gregory Maguire and for those seeking an adult retelling of classic fairy tales.
Gregory Maguire is an American novelist. He is the author of Wicked, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, and several dozen other novels for adults and children. Many of Maguire's adult novels are inspired by classic children's stories. Maguire published his first novel, The Lightning Time, in 1978. Wicked, published in 1995, was his first novel for adults. It was adapted into a popular Broadway musical in 2003, which was later adapted into a two-part musical film series with the first film released in 2024 and the second film released in 2025.
