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Once Upon a Curse: Stories and Fairy Tales for Adult Readers

Penned By Anna Kashina
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Once Upon a Curse: Stories and Fairy Tales for Adult Readers

Penned By Anna Kashina
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STEP INTO THE WORLD OF MYTH AND MAGIC…Fair maidens, handsome princes, witches, and fairy godmothers all show their dark and dangerous side in this anthology inspired by myths and fairy tales, retold by some of the best authors in this generation and by some upcoming new talents. Told with a dark twist, focused on the lure of the gorgeous evil, this collection will take the readers on a wild ride through magical realms of Ancient Greece, old Russia, medieval Europe, and modern day America.

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Length 272 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Dragonwell Publishing
Released December 18, 2012
Identifier (ISBN) 18076816
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Anna Kashina writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Anna Kashina lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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