
The Fairy Godmother
(The first book in the Five Hundred Kingdoms series)(2004)
A novel by
Mercedes Lackey
The Barnes & Noble Review
Mercedes Lackey's The Fairy Godmother is the debut title in an exciting fantasy line called Luna Books, an imprint dedicated to women and fantasy fiction. A compelling retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale, Lackey's novel blends fantasy and romance -- with enchanting results!
Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom's Cinderella -- the mistreated stepsister who fatefully falls in love with a prince, marries him, and lives happily ever after -- except that the prince is only a child! When Elena's stepmother and her two wicked stepsisters hastily leave town to escape debtors, she is left alone in the empty house to fend for herself. A 21-year old woman with no education, no money, and no hope of ever marrying a highborn man, Elena has only one option: to try to be hired as a servant. (At least she'll be paid for her hard work!) Then fate intervenes. She is taken on as an apprentice to a fairy godmother and is introduced to a life of magic and supernatural creatures.
Elena eventually becomes a fairy godmother herself and revels in helping steer people in the right direction. But when she helps three princes (one extremely handsome, by the way!) on a quest, will she let her emotions get in the way of her responsibilities? Readers who enjoy their fantasy mixed with a healthy dose of romance should check out The Fairy Godmother. Who says no one lives happily ever after? Paul Goat Allen
Mercedes Lackey's The Fairy Godmother is the debut title in an exciting fantasy line called Luna Books, an imprint dedicated to women and fantasy fiction. A compelling retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale, Lackey's novel blends fantasy and romance -- with enchanting results!
Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom's Cinderella -- the mistreated stepsister who fatefully falls in love with a prince, marries him, and lives happily ever after -- except that the prince is only a child! When Elena's stepmother and her two wicked stepsisters hastily leave town to escape debtors, she is left alone in the empty house to fend for herself. A 21-year old woman with no education, no money, and no hope of ever marrying a highborn man, Elena has only one option: to try to be hired as a servant. (At least she'll be paid for her hard work!) Then fate intervenes. She is taken on as an apprentice to a fairy godmother and is introduced to a life of magic and supernatural creatures.
Elena eventually becomes a fairy godmother herself and revels in helping steer people in the right direction. But when she helps three princes (one extremely handsome, by the way!) on a quest, will she let her emotions get in the way of her responsibilities? Readers who enjoy their fantasy mixed with a healthy dose of romance should check out The Fairy Godmother. Who says no one lives happily ever after? Paul Goat Allen
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Hardback Editions
January 2004 : Hardback
| Title: The Fairy Godmother: A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms (Book 1) Author(s): Mercedes Lackey Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
January 2004 : Hardback
| Title: The Fairy Godmother (Lackey, Mercedes) Author(s): Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0-373-80202-1 / 978-0-373-80202-9 (UK edition) Publisher: Luna Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
November 2004 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Fairy Godmother: A Tale of the Five Hundred (Five Hundred Kingdoms) Author(s): Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0-373-80245-5 / 978-0-373-80245-6 (UK edition) Publisher: Luna Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
December 2006 : Kindle edition
| Title: The Fairy Godmother (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1) Author(s): Mercedes Lackey Publisher: Luna Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
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