Angela Slatter's first U.S. collection features twelve of the
award-winning Australian author's finest, darkest fairy tales, and adds
two new stories to her marvelous cauldron of fiction. Stories peopled by
women and girls-fearless, frightened, brave, bold, frail, and
fantastical-who take the paths less travelled, accept (and offer)
poisoned apples, and embrace transformation in all its forms.
Reminiscent of Angela Carter at her best, Slatter's work is both
timeless and fresh: fascinating new reflections from the enchanted
mirrors of fairy tales and forklore. Includes an introduction by
Theodora Goss, author of _The Thorn and the Blossom_.