Forced into a life of drudgery and housework by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is devastated when they are invited to the prince's ball and she has to stay at home. But when her fairy godmother turns up, everything changes...

"A thrilling story that mixes historic realism, credible characters, and the dreamy, sometimes violent, dimension of a netherworld. The two blend seamlessly in this gripping and original story that abounds with gritty suspense. An excellent read." --"Sunday Tribune" on "I, Coriander "