Therese Doucet's Blog: Therese Doucet, Author

(This Q&A was cross-posted on Goodreads.com.)

Just wanted to respond to a few questions that potential readers have asked about my new book, The Prisoner of the Castle of Enlightenment, which was released Feb. 4, 2020 – and I’ll keep questions open for a while on the book’s Goodreads page in case anyone else has others!

Q. Is this a Beauty and the Beast retelling?

A. I intended the book to weave together a number of folklore and mythology elements to form its own original story. My jumping...

Just wanted to respond to a few questions that potential readers have asked about my new book, The Prisoner of the Castle of Enlightenment, which releases Feb. 4 - and I'll keep questions open for a while on the book's Goodreads page in case anyone else has others!

Q. Is this a Beauty and the Beast retelling?

A. I intended the book to weave together a number of folklore and mythology elements to form its own original story. My jumping off point was the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche. This myth in turn became the basis of the first literary fairy tale versions of Beauty and the Beast ("La Belle et la Bete" in French) back in the 1700s, which, much much later, inspired the popular Disney movie. So, for those who recognize elements of the Disney movie in the book, that's why ...

Q. Is this a Cupid and Psyche retelling?

A. Yes! Though you'll also see elements of other myths, fairy tales, and folklore traditions.

Q. Is this a romance?

A. There are romantic themes and storylines in the book, but I intended it as a broader story.

Q. Is this part of a series?

A. No, it's a stand-alone story.

Q. Will there be an audiobook?

A. Yes! I learned from the publisher just yesterday that the audiobook edition is currently in production.

Q. Is this a YA book?

A. Nooooo. It has some very adult themes and content and I intended it for an adult audience.

Thanks to everyone who's added the book to their to-read shelves, and happy reading!

I’m happy to announce that pre-orders for The Prisoner of the Castle of Enlightenment have gone live! The book is a historical fantasy novel forthcoming from publisher D.X. Varos on February 4, 2020. Where to order:

Amazon Barnes & Noble Publisher website (up to 30% discount through February 4, 2020) IndieBound (You can support your favorite local indie bookstore by pre-ordering for in-store pickup!) Apple Kobo Goodreads (Where you can add it to your to-read shelf)

Advance Praise:

“At the center of Therese Doucet’s enchanting debut novel is a library

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Reproduction “Diana, goddess of hunt and moon” Georgian fancy dress 

From the “Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens” exhibition at the Museum of London via Vogue and Worn Through

Adorable literary socks from my adorable mom! The socks astutely quote Jane Austen: “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!”

News we all can use! A cool flowchart of philosophical novels!

A Flowchart of Philosophical Novels and Stories – Daily Nous

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Advance praise for The Prisoner of the Castle of Enlightenment, my historical fantasy novel coming soon from publisher D.X. Varos in February 2020:

The Prisoner of the Castle of Enlightenment took me on a journey, to France, to centuries ago, to the exotic and erotic castle where ideas and philosophy are debated and fought over, and the desire to learn more, to be more, to love more deepens, especially as night descends. Unforgettable. A fabulist, fabulous tale from a new novelist to watch.

 – Caroline Bock, author of Carry Her Home, Bef...

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I’m thrilled to announce that my historical fantasy novel, The Prisoner of the Castle of Enlightenment, will be published by D.X. Varos in February 2020. Cover design credit: Ellie Augsburger of Creative Digital Studios.

“Your Golden Hair, Margarete,” by Anselm Kiefer, 1981 (via http://www.safran-arts.com/42day/art/art4mar/art0308.html)

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