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