Spindle's End

The evil fairy Pernicia has set a curse on Princess Briar-Rose: she is fated to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into an endless, poisoned sleep. Katriona, a young fairy, kidnaps the princess in order to save her; she and her aunt raise the child in their small village, where no one knows her true identity. But Pernicia is looking for her, intent on revenge for a defeat 400 years old....

©2000 Robin McKinley (P)2004 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Comforting listen

I always love a good retelling of a classic tale twisted, and this is definitely that. Likeable characters who have to work hard to make their own happy ever after (if they can), an implacable relentless enemy, lovely world building.