Cinders Like Glass

Victorian Retellings, Book 2

By: Clarissa Kae

Narrated by: Deborah Balm

A classic Cinderella fairytale with a Victorian twist.

With her guiding hand, Lady Ada turns the mundane into the magnificent, lumps of charcoal into beautiful sketches — and second-hand clothes into gorgeous gowns. Only her debilitating stutter is beyond reach.

When her cruel brother is accused of treason, he threatens her — she must help him, or be thrown into an asylum, claiming her stutter as evidence of an unsound mind.

Like a rabid dog, the Duke of Girard is consumed with uncovering the traitorous plot surrounding Lady Ada’s brother. She holds the key to solving the mystery, but is unable to speak.

He’s determined to interrogate the woman, but the longer he’s in her company, the more kind he becomes. With Lady Ada’s brother on the loose, can the Duke of Girard win her trust — and her heart — in time to save the queen?

©2021 Clarissa Kae (P)2021 Clarissa Kae

Realistic retelling

I very much enjoyed this Victorian retelling of Cinderella. It was more realistic than Disney versions with all their magic.
I loved the characters especially since none of them were perfect. They all had flaws and they all made mistakes.
The plot was entertaining and kept me guessing. I’ve read the first book in this series and although you could read and enjoy this one without having read the previous one- you would probably enjoy it more if you read them in order.
The narrator for this book was fantastic! She had great voices for all the characters and she did such a good job with Lady Ada’s stutter.