Leife Shallcross Books

Set in seventeenth-century France, this retelling of Beauty and the Beast offers a fresh perspective by narrating the story through the eyes of the Beast. The tale weaves together elements of magic and luxury, exploring themes of transformation, love, and redemption. As the Beast's inner struggles and emotions unfold, readers are invited to experience a richly detailed world that reimagines a classic fairy tale with depth and nuance.

A sumptuously magical, brand new take on a tale as old as time - read the Beast's side of the story at long last. 'Utterly Enchanting' - Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens and The Wild Girl 'A beautiful retelling . . . poetical, imaginative, inventive' - New York Journal of Books '5 out of 5 stars . . . magical romance at its best' - Sam Hawke, author of City of Lies ********* I am neither monster nor man - yet I am both. I am the Beast. I know why I was cursed; I know the legacy of evil I carry in my tainted blood. So how could she ever love me? My Isabeau. She opened my eyes, my mind and my heart when I was struggling just to be human. And now I might lose her forever. Lose yourself in this gorgeously rich and magical retelling of The Beauty and the Beast that finally lays bare the beast's heart.