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The Fairy's Tale

The Pathways Tree, Book 1

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The Fairy's Tale

By: F. D. Lee
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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Summary

The Fairy's Tale is the first novel in The Pathways Tree series. 

With surprising plot twists and compelling characters, The Fairy’s Tale is a whirlwind adventure into the sinister world behind classic folk tales and myths.   

Bea is a lowly cabbage fairy, but she dreams of being an official Fairy Godmother. So when she is finally given a chance to prove her worth, Bea is determined to make a success of it. Besides, how hard can a Happy Ever After story be? Every girl wants to be rescued by a handsome man, don’t they? Apparently not. 

Bea's heroine doesn't want to be in her story, and her hero is much more interested in the ugly sister. The same ugly sister who is trying to overthrow the Kingdom. Suddenly, Bea must confront the fact that her characters are as real as she is - and just like her, they are determined to go their own way. The problem is, if Bea fails to finish the story, she faces a fate much worse than being put to sleep for a hundred years.

©2015 F. D. Lee (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Classics Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Magic
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A fun, light hearted fairy tale romp with a novel twist. Very enjoyable and easy to listen to.

A fun twist on fairy tales

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This magical tale has been beautifully brought to life by a very good narration. It was a pleasure to listen to a favourite book read so well.

Nothing buit good to say about this one

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I was initially looking for some light background story as I had just finished quite a dark and long book. This was free so I gave it a go. Right from the start, the narration is superb. It hits exactly the right note. As the story develops the subject matter covers so many topics about how women are perceived, relationships and their complexity. Social pressures from Government, morality even to some extent a fascist regime. All written in such a light, engaging and clever way that keeps the plot moving along. I'm sad it's ended and if I had paid for it, would think it well worth it. I'm off to see if I can find more from the author.

Note the plot you would expect, it's far better!

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I love retelling of fairy tales, this one was very different but it was such fun picking up the hints and nods at the classic tales. Great fun!

Not at all what I expected

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Very enjoyable, great narrator, good continuity. Am so looking foward to the second installment of this story!

Totally new plot

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