The Shadow in the Glass

A deliciously gothic story of wishes and curses – a new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke.

‘Deliciously dark’
Woman Magazine

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.

– Melding history and fairy tale, this is beautifully written adult fantasy perfect for fans of Laura Purcell and Erin Morgenstein

– A dark and intelligent new take on the story of Cinderella that looks at women, the price of labour and the cost of hope

- Rigorously researched, this book is brilliant historical fiction

– Author is an SFF editor with excellent trade connections

Competition: by;Stardust;Night Circus;Silent Companions;Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell;Uprooted;Strange the Dreamer;Spining Silver;Wakenhyrst;Binding;. Laura Purcell;Erin Morgenstern;Michelle Paver;Susanna Clarke;Neil Gaiman;Leigh Bardugo;Laini Taylor;V.e. Schwab;Naomi Novik;Tomi Adeyemi;Susan Hill;Katharine Arden