
Nocturne
A fantasy romance fairy tale retelling of Beauty and the Beast and Phantom of the Opera
$30.02
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
2 July 2024
Summary
A gorgeous and haunting fantasy novel starring a promising young ballerina in Depression-era Chicago, Nocturne is perfect for fans of Beauty and the Beast and Phantom of the Opera.
In this gorgeous and haunting fantasy set in 1930s Chicago, a talented ballerina finds herself torn between her dreams and her desires when she’s pursued by a secretive patron who may be more than he seems.
Grace has always wanted to be a ballerina, ever since she first peered through the windows of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804941799 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1804941794 |
| Author: | Alyssa Wees |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 2 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 14mm |
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In Nocturne, Wees robes the classic story of Beauty and the Beast in lush prose and infinite splendor. A fever dream of a novel, surreal and intricate, and enchanting in every way. * Ava Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman *Absolutely captivating, Nocturne is a delicious and radiant treat of a novel. Prepare to be spellbound! * Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Queens of Renthia series *An enchanting and lyrical fever dream bursting with dazzling prose and dark romance. Nocturne enthralled me. * Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows *Nocturne reads like a fable, a mythical tale full of magical power, but imbued with the very real and wonderfully graceful power of ballet … You will be enchanted! * Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches *Richly imagined and heartbreakingly told, Nocturne is a lush gothic romance that will dance you dizzy. * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf *No one writes the way Alyssa Wees does, and Nocturne is her latest masterpiece. Like the ballet pulsing at its core, the story is both sinuous and quick on its feet, leading the reader through a labyrinth of emotions that range from the brightest passion to the darkest grief. A powerful, haunting read. * Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of Strike the Zither *A beautiful nightmare and a fairy tale all at once. Wees’s lyrical prose swept me away in this unique story about the battle between love and despair. Nocturne is not to be missed. * Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of Damsel *Haunting and immersive - like a dream poured onto a page. Alyssa Wees has deftly spun a dark tale of romance, betrayal, and destiny. Nocturne kept me in its sinister grip from the first page to the last. * Heather Walter, author of Malice *
About The Author
Alyssa Wees
Alyssa Wees grew up writing stories starring her Beanie Babies, in between training in ballet and watching lots of Disney movies. She earned a BA in English from Creighton University and an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia College Chicago. She lives outside of Chicago with her family.
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