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Description
A deliciously gothic story of wishes and curses – a new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke.
Once upon a time Ella had wished for more than her life as a lowly maid.
Now forced to work hard under the unforgiving, lecherous gaze of the man she once called stepfather, Ella’s only refuge is in the books she reads by candlelight, secreted away in the library she isn’t permitted to enter.
One night, among her beloved books of far-off lands, Ella’s wishes are answered. At the stroke of midnight, a fairy godmother makes her an offer that will change her life: seven wishes, hers to make as she pleases. But each wish comes at a price and Ella must decide whether it’s one she’s willing to pay…
A smouldering, terrifying new spin on Cinderella – perfect for fans of Laura Purcell and Erin Morgenstern.
A deliciously gothic story of wishes and curses – a new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke.
Once upon a time Ella had wished for more...
Description
A deliciously gothic story of wishes and curses – a new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke.
Once upon a time Ella had wished for more than her life as a lowly maid.
Now forced to work hard under the unforgiving, lecherous gaze of the man she once called stepfather, Ella’s only refuge is in the books she reads by candlelight, secreted away in the library she isn’t permitted to enter.
One night, among her beloved books of far-off lands, Ella’s wishes are answered. At the stroke of midnight, a fairy godmother makes her an offer that will change her life: seven wishes, hers to make as she pleases. But each wish comes at a price and Ella must decide whether it’s one she’s willing to pay…
A smouldering, terrifying new spin on Cinderella – perfect for fans of Laura Purcell and Erin Morgenstern.
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9780008368098 |
PRICE | $26.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews

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This was FANTASTIC. A retelling of Cinderella, which I love, but with such a creepy twist - and the ending! Dark! Amazing! I loved every page of this excellent book. |
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I loved this book so much! It was the first book I have read by this author and I can't wait to read more! The characters and their story stick with you long after you finish the book. |
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The Shadow in the Glass is a wickedly delightful and unique retelling of Cinderella that I couldn't put down! It is beautiful, dark, and engaging. This is a phenomenal debut from a promising new author. I look forward to reading more of their work. |
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Thank you so much for granting me a copy of this book! Eleanor has a chance to change her life forever when she is granted 7 wishes, but they come with a deadly cost. Wow, I was hooked from the very beginning and loved the story. |
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The Shadow in the Glass is a wonderful, dark and incredibly rich mystery/thriller novel, so well built and fast paced that I wasn't able to put it down till I reached the end. I was absolutely captivated by the atmosphere, and the characters. This novel submerges the reader in a landscape so imaginative and detailed that the information of the world building/plot never feels forced, and is never difficult to understand or picture in one's mind |
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This is a dark Historical Fiction with its roots in ‘Cinderella’ and a touch of magic. This combination will appeal to older, more mature fans of fairy tales. Readers should read the content warnings before diving into this book, as it is the darkest spin on ‘Cinderella’ I have yet to experience. |
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I adore retellings with a twist so this book was right up my alley. The twist which I sort of knew was coming from the blurbs was still dark and intense that it took me off guard. I can't wait for the publication of this book! |
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This book is a unique and dark twisted retelling of Cinderella with a bit of mystery and magic, and I loved every page of it.. I would have no idea that this book is the authors debut novel.. It drew me in from the first page and I flew through it.. I just had to know what was going to happen next with Ella, and how she was going to get what she wanted.. Ella is a wonderful character, you could feel how much she wanted her life to change, and how much she wanted to help the other women she worked with.. and how you should always be careful what you wish for.. I can't wait to see what this author writes next! |
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Additional Information
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9780008368098 |
PRICE | $26.99 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Shelf App (EPUB) |
Send To Kindle (MOBI) |
Download (EPUB) |
Featured Reviews

My Recommendation
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|
This was FANTASTIC. A retelling of Cinderella, which I love, but with such a creepy twist - and the ending! Dark! Amazing! I loved every page of this excellent book. |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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I loved this book so much! It was the first book I have read by this author and I can't wait to read more! The characters and their story stick with you long after you finish the book. |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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The Shadow in the Glass is a wickedly delightful and unique retelling of Cinderella that I couldn't put down! It is beautiful, dark, and engaging. This is a phenomenal debut from a promising new author. I look forward to reading more of their work. |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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Thank you so much for granting me a copy of this book! Eleanor has a chance to change her life forever when she is granted 7 wishes, but they come with a deadly cost. Wow, I was hooked from the very beginning and loved the story. |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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The Shadow in the Glass is a wonderful, dark and incredibly rich mystery/thriller novel, so well built and fast paced that I wasn't able to put it down till I reached the end. I was absolutely captivated by the atmosphere, and the characters. This novel submerges the reader in a landscape so imaginative and detailed that the information of the world building/plot never feels forced, and is never difficult to understand or picture in one's mind |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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This is a dark Historical Fiction with its roots in ‘Cinderella’ and a touch of magic. This combination will appeal to older, more mature fans of fairy tales. Readers should read the content warnings before diving into this book, as it is the darkest spin on ‘Cinderella’ I have yet to experience. |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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I adore retellings with a twist so this book was right up my alley. The twist which I sort of knew was coming from the blurbs was still dark and intense that it took me off guard. I can't wait for the publication of this book! |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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This book is a unique and dark twisted retelling of Cinderella with a bit of mystery and magic, and I loved every page of it.. I would have no idea that this book is the authors debut novel.. It drew me in from the first page and I flew through it.. I just had to know what was going to happen next with Ella, and how she was going to get what she wanted.. Ella is a wonderful character, you could feel how much she wanted her life to change, and how much she wanted to help the other women she worked with.. and how you should always be careful what you wish for.. I can't wait to see what this author writes next! |
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