What is Hidden: A Cinderella Tale of Deception and Mystery
What is Hidden: A Cinderella Tale of Deception and Mystery

Author: Lauren Skidmore

Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

Published: 2023-02-02

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1462108911

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"The Chameleon is on the loose." Despite the whispers that sprung up, the Speaker continued, "He's stealing our masks and assuming the identities of the victims. It is our duty to warn you—do not trust the masks alone." In Venesia, your mask is your life. It is your face, your rank, and your identity. Without a mask, you are nothing. Which makes the Chameleon the most dangerous criminal in the land. When the Chameleon attacks the talented mask maker Evie, he not only strips away Evie's mask, destroys her home, and kills her father, but he also brands her face with his own criminal mark that would incriminate her for his wrongdoings should it be discovered. Her only choice is to go into hiding—at the royal palace. But as she creates a new identity—and plans to exact revenge—Evie soon learns that masks hide more than just faces . . . Unmask the secrets that Venesia holds in this unique and romantic spin on the classic tale of Cinderella.

What is Hidden
What is Hidden

Author: Lauren Skidmore

Publisher: Sweetwater Books

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781462114290

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In the island nation of Venesia, where going barefaced into society is scandalous, mask-maker Evie's life is changed forever when the bandit Chameleon kills her father, destroys her home, and brands her face with his own dangerous criminal mark.

The Hidden Princess
The Hidden Princess

Author: Mira Crest

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-28

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13:

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A human princess with the power to read minds. A dragon prince who seeks the chosen one to save his kingdom. A dark mist that corrupts the mind.Penny is an ugly princess born to a family known for its beautiful offspring. To protect the royal bloodline's reputation, the king proclaims her dead since birth and locks her away in the castle cellar. But unbeknown to most, including herself, Penny has a gift: she can see the darkness within one's mind through touch. Everett is a dragon prince whose land is plagued by a deadly sickness in the form of black mist, capable of turning any fairy being it touches into stone. He comes to Penny's kingdom seeking the one princess foretold to end the darkness. The choice is clear, it's either Penny's cynical eldest sister, Tatiana, or her kind elder sister, Sarah, because Penny does not exist, not officially. But a twist of fate and Penny's gift bring her to Everett's attention, and she takes on a secret identity to aid him to trace the origin of the black mist. What follows is a journey into a dark magical world within the minds of the corrupt, ruled by demons that plague on the dark aspects of the human psyche. With the clock fast ticking, the prince must discover who the chosen one is in order to defeat the black mist before the mist turns him to stone and spreads to the rest of the world. But there are those who will do anything to keep Penny's identity hidden. With the odds stacked against Penny, will her true identity be revealed or forever remain hidden?*This exciting young adult fairytale fantasy will take you on a rollercoaster ride!The Hidden Princess is the story of Penny, one of the five Princess League members that fight against a mysterious evil that corrupts the minds of men.This is a standalone book, set in the Princess League universe.For fans of:- YA action adventure- YA action fairytale- Epic fantasy romance- Sword and sorcery- Cinderella retelling- Fairytale retelling★Get a FREE preview of The Silent Princess (A YA Little Mermaid retelling) via:https://bit.ly/2MXZ557Other books in Princess League series:★The Silent Princess - Little Mermaid retelling★The Slave Princess - Aladdin retelling★The Hunted Princess - Beauty & the Beast retelling (delayed release)★The Cursed Princess - Sleeping Beauty retelling (delayed release)

Lady Audley's Secret (Mystery Classic)
Lady Audley's Secret (Mystery Classic)

Author: Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-12

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13:

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Mary Elizabeth Braddon's 'Lady Audley's Secret' is a captivating Victorian mystery novel that explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the consequences of societal expectations. The book is written in a suspenseful style, with intricate plot twists and a focus on the complexities of human nature. Set in the midst of the Victorian era, the novel provides a vivid depiction of the time period's social norms and expectations, making it a valuable piece of literature for those interested in historical fiction. Mary Elizabeth Braddon, a prominent Victorian author, drew inspiration for 'Lady Audley's Secret' from the sensational literature of the time, as well as her own experiences in society. Braddon's background as a trailblazing female writer in the 19th century undoubtedly influenced her portrayal of strong, complex female characters in the novel. Her keen understanding of human psychology and societal structures shines through in the intricate plot and character development of the book. I highly recommend 'Lady Audley's Secret' to readers who enjoy classic mysteries with a touch of social commentary. Braddon's masterful storytelling and insightful exploration of Victorian society make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and literary thrillers.

The Wonder of Girls
The Wonder of Girls

Author: Michael Gurian

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2002-01-26

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0743418689

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Michael Gurian, whose national bestseller The Wonder of Boys presented a radical and enlightening view of parenting sons, now offers a groundbreaking approach to raising daughters. In The Wonder of Girls, Gurian, himself the father of two girls, provides crucial information for fully understanding the basic nature of girls: up-to-date scientific research on female biology, hormones, and brain development and how they shape girls' interests, behavior, and relationships. He also offers insight into a culture mired in competition between traditionalism and feminism and a new vision that provides for the equal status of girls and women yet acknowledges their nature as complex and distinct from men. He explains what is "normal" for girls each year from birth to age 20; what developmental needs girls face in each stage; how to communicate effectively with girls; and how to cope with developmental crises such as early sexuality, eating disorders, parental divorce, and more. With personal insights, practical tips, real-life anecdotes, and accessible science, The Wonder of Girls creates a new parenting paradigm. Key elements include: a nature-based approach to why girls are the way they are the connection between the need for profound attachment and the physical and brain development of girls support for a girl's inherent need for intimacy tools to protect girls' self-esteem and emotional life a new approach to girls' character development and rites of passage. With this scientifically based developmental map of girlhood, Gurian equips parents with a comprehensive guide for raising daughters. Challenging our culture to examine and embrace a crucial piece of the puzzle missing thus far, The Wonder of Girls elevates the dialogue on parenthood.

Platformed
Platformed

Author: Kelsey Josund

Publisher: All She Wrote Productions

Published: 2021-05-08

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 0996899340

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Silicon Valley in the 2030s is not so different from today, filled with vaguely sexist CEOs, contested inequality politics, and startups that are almost a joke. After she loses her job when her startup folds and loses her home to California's annual wildfires, Sara joins the latest thing: an unnamed tech giant's quasi-utopian community, floating above the drowned land that was once Monterey. Alone on the inside with a thousand mysteriously chosen strangers, Sara is insulated by an all-powerful corporation from the turmoil of crumbling governments and a changing climate. Everyone around her seems incredibly thankful, rescued from gig work and student loans and bad news, but she can't find her own gratitude. As she learns more about her new home, she begins to see the cracks in its perfect facade. She must choose between surveillance and lies from the anonymous algorithms that protect her or face a vulnerable life outside the system to which she has signed away her next five years. Leaving, she learns, may not even be an option.

Cinderella, Puss in Boots, and Other Favorite Tales
Cinderella, Puss in Boots, and Other Favorite Tales

Author: Charles Perrault

Publisher: Harry N.Abrams

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780810940147

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This profusely illustrated volume presents Perrault's original 17th century texts--filled with beautiful princesses, evil ogres, talking cats, and fairy godmothers--and their concluding morals. Full color throughout.

All the Ever Afters
All the Ever Afters

Author: Danielle Teller

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0062798081

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In the vein of Wicked, The Woodcutter, and Boy, Snow, Bird, a luminous reimagining of a classic tale, told from the perspective of Agnes, Cinderella’s "evil" stepmother. We all know the story of Cinderella. Or do we? As rumors about the cruel upbringing of beautiful newlywed Princess Cinderella roil the kingdom, her stepmother, Agnes, who knows all too well about hardship, privately records the true story. . . . A peasant born into serfdom, Agnes is separated from her family and forced into servitude as a laundress’s apprentice when she is only ten years old. Using her wits and ingenuity, she escapes her tyrannical matron and makes her way toward a hopeful future. When teenaged Agnes is seduced by an older man and becomes pregnant, she is transformed by love for her child. Once again left penniless, Agnes has no choice but to return to servitude at the manor she thought she had left behind. Her new position is nursemaid to Ella, an otherworldly infant. She struggles to love the child who in time becomes her stepdaughter and, eventually, the celebrated princess who embodies everyone’s unattainable fantasies. The story of their relationship reveals that nothing is what it seems, that beauty is not always desirable, and that love can take on many guises. Lyrically told, emotionally evocative, and brilliantly perceptive, All the Ever Afters explores the hidden complexities that lie beneath classic tales of good and evil, all the while showing us that how we confront adversity reveals a more profound, and ultimately more important, truth than the ideal of "happily ever after."

A Midnight Dance
A Midnight Dance

Author: Lila DiPasqua

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1101535490

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Someday her prince will come... Inspired by the tale of Cinderella, Lila DiPasqua weaves a steamy historical romance that offers a glass slipper, a dangerous deception, and an impoverished beauty determined to find her handsome prince...and make him pay. Matching wits and wiles with a man of Jules de Moutier's seductive skill is not as easy as Sabine Laurent supposed. Soon, she must decide whether her desire for vengeance is greater than her desire for her one and only prince...

Los Angeles Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.