The fairy tale you thought you knew…The story of the Sea Witch, the villainess from Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale The Little Mermaid, told from the viewpoint of the Sea Witch when she was a twelve-year-old girl…The fairy tale you thought you knew…The story of the Sea Witch, the villainess from Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale The Little Mermaid, told from the viewpoint of the Sea Witch when she was a twelve-year-old girl…Evie has been wracked with guilt ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned. So when a girl appears on shore with an uncanny resemblance to Anna, Evie befriends her in an effort to make amends. And as the two girls catch the eyes – and hearts – of two charming princes, Evie believes that she might finally have a chance at happy ever after. But is Evie’s new friend really who she says she is? Or will Evie discover, too late, the truth of her bargain? A gripping story of friendship, betrayal and the power of hope…Because ‘though magic can shape life and death… love is the one thing it cannot controlSARAH HENNING has worked as a journalist for the Palm Beach Post, the Kansas City Star, and the Associated Press, among others. When not hunched over her computer, she runs marathons, spends time with her husband, Justin, and goes on long walks with her two children. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas.• The Sea Witch offers a fresh and empathetic take on a seemingly evil character: ideal for fans of WICKED and MALEFICENT• Mermaids are making waves at the moment, with 3 major mermaid movies currently in development• Features a strong female heroine, tapping into the hugely relevant female empowerment movement• Perfectly timed with the current resurgence of fairy tales, retold with a twist• A stunning debut from breakout author Sarah HenningCompetition: Dorothy Must Die;Queen of Hearts;To Kill a Kingdom;Cinder. Alexandra Christo;Marissa Meyer;Danielle Paige;Colleen Oakes
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