Ella: A Historical retelling of the classic Cinderella story

Love Everlasting #2

by Lisa J. Flickinger

Ella Goodwin, abandoned by her father and abused by her stepsister, seeks to make sense of her new life as a prisoner in her own home. Squirreled away in the attic, she lets her imagination soar by designing and sewing a magnificent gown. However, all hopes of attending the masked ball are dashed when she’s discovered and her gown is stolen.

Thomas Bailey, withdrawn from active duty in the Foreign Service, struggles with a moral issue he must resolve if he wishes to keep his position. He arrives at his coworker’s home to deliver a parcel, a beautiful pair of red silk shoes, and unaware of any deception, agrees to escort the women of the house to the ball.

Chaos and confusion ensue as Thomas attempts to extricate himself from the clutches of an obnoxious woman. Will he unravel the mystery and learn the true identity of the beautiful woman who has captured his heart? Join author Lisa Flickinger as she takes you on a fairytale journey though time when life was simpler … or was it?

74 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2017

About the author

Lisa J. Flickinger, author of historical novels Fool’s Notion, Ella, and All That Glitters, lives and writes from the cliff of a river along the majestic Rocky Mountains. When not writing or reading, you will find her scouring antique shops or sipping a maple latte with friends and family. To learn more about her visit http://www.lisajflickinger.com or her Facebook author page Lisa J. Flickinger.

Reviews

[Seon Ji (Dawn) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Nice take on the Cinderella story.

Mildly Christian, clean read no issues.

Safe

[Angela Worth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for a retelling of an old tale and this one did not disappoint. I could see the dresses and feel the fabrics in each scene. I enjoyed the liberties taken with the characters and plot that make this retelling a stand alone and unique work. In particular, I appreciate that the "Prince Charming" character had to prove himself worthy through real character and plot development. All the characters had depth to their motivations. This was a very enjoyable, quick read.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this rendition of Cinderella. The writing was very good and the characters engaging.

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[Melissa Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good story.

[Janice Dick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute re-telling of the Cinderella story with a few new characters and points of view thrown in. This was a novelette, so a quick read.