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The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

Penned By Iris Johansen
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The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

Penned By Iris Johansen
4.85 37,209 Ratings
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If fate suddenly made you more beautiful than you ever dreamed possible, would it be the beginning of a fairy tale, or your worst nightmare?The brutal attack should have killed anybody, but Nell Calder did more than survive. She emerged a woman transformed, with an exquisite beauty found only in fairy tales. Nell Calder deserved a happy ending. Instead, her descent into terror has just begun.Her attacker is still on the hunt, determined to finish what he's started. And Nell, protected by a new face, is just as determined to fight back and take her revenge. But to catch her prey, she will have to expose herself—even if it makes her a killer's prime target.

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Length 408 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Bantam Books
Released 1994
Identifier (ISBN) 122968
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Iris Johansen 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. Iris Johansen lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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"Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading."
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