Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, First Edition by Gregory Maguire

First edition. We all have heard the story of Cinderella, but what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty . . . and what curses accompanied Cinderella's exquisite looks. Set against the rich backdrop of 17th-century Holland, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister tells the story of Iris, an unlikely heroine who finds herself swept from the lowly streets of Haarlem to a strange world of wealth, artifice, and ambition. Iris's path quickly becomes intertwined with that of Clara, the mysterious and unnaturally beautiful girl destined to become her sister. Maguire’s second novel for adults, issued a few years after Wicked. 9 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W 368 pages NWOT perfect unread condition Retail price: $24 Offers welcome