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Aveline Fournier has always lived in the shadow of her younger sister's beauty and brilliance-never quite enough for her mother, no matter how hard she tries. When her mother remarries the dashing Baron Blanchet and Aveline gains a radiant new stepsister, Eléonore, she resigns herself to a life of second best. Still she finds herself befriending her new stepsister, the sweet and gentle Ella, who is far kinder to her than her own mother and sister ever have been.
But when the Baron unexpectedly dies, Ella is forced into servitude-her gowns replaced by ashes and rags, her name changed to the cruel nickname "Cinderella." Aveline is torn between the warmth of her friendship with Ella and longing for her mother's elusive approval.
As a royal ball approaches and dreams of escape and love fill the air, Aveline's loyalty is sorely tested. Should she help Cinderella, or should she take this chance to find happiness for herself?
In a fresh twist on a classic, discover the story of a girl caught between love, loyalty, and the courage to do what's right.