Lady Tremaine: A Novel by Rachel Hochhauser. St. Martin's Press and Thorndike for large print, 2026. Adult fairy tale.
Etheldreda grows up the daughter of a brewer. She meets and marries Henry with whom she has two daughters and a much better life. When Henry dies, she marries Lord Bramley and has a title and a great life. But, when Lord Bramley dies, she is left the house. All other possessions and riches are left to his beautiful daughter, Elin. And, the prince is having a ball!
Sound familiar? This is a creative retelling of the Cinderella tale with new twists. Readers may never see the "wicked stepmother" in the same light! Enjoy the ride with this author as she paints the early life and courage of later life of Lady Tremaine and all of her daughters.
