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Set in 1880, the story follows Bertie O'Malley, a seamstress employed by textile magnate J.P. Wellington. When the family's wealth is jeopardized, Bertie's father makes an extravagant claim about her ability to spin straw into gold, drawing inspiration from a classic fairy tale. This unique retelling intertwines themes of ambition and deception as Bertie navigates the challenges that arise from her father's boast.
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The Crimson Thread: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, Suzanne Weyn
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Crimson Thread: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Suzanne Weyn
- Publisher
- MTV Books
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781416959434
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Children's Books, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fairy Tales & Stories, Young Adult Fantasy
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1880, the story follows Bertie O'Malley, a seamstress employed by textile magnate J.P. Wellington. When the family's wealth is jeopardized, Bertie's father makes an extravagant claim about her ability to spin straw into gold, drawing inspiration from a classic fairy tale. This unique retelling intertwines themes of ambition and deception as Bertie navigates the challenges that arise from her father's boast.