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Roses, Briars and Blood: A Gothic Re-telling of Sleeping Beauty

Roses, Briars and Blood: A Gothic Re-telling of Sleeping Beauty

Penned By Alyne de Winter
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Roses, Briars and Blood: A Gothic Re-telling of Sleeping Beauty

Roses, Briars and Blood: A Gothic Re-telling of Sleeping Beauty

Penned By Alyne de Winter
4.85 49,418 Ratings
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A Gothic mood-piece, this re-telling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale is told in shades of red, black and white. Medieval occultism, astral projection, shape shifting, vampirism and enchantment reveal levels of meaning and symbolism that are deeper and more primal than the familiar, water-down version given to us in childhood.If you enjoy writers like Angela Carter, Tanith Lee, E.A. Poe and Anne Rice, you should enjoy this book.

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Released February 9, 2012
Identifier (ISBN) 13793047
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Alyne de Winter 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. Alyne de Winter lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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