The Modern Fairies: A Novel by Clare Pollard
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Lauren Groff’s Matrix meets Ophelia Field’s The Favourite in this wry, sexy, and sharp historical novel inspired by true events. Set against the backdrop of Louis XIV’s Versailles, it follows an elite group of Parisian intellectuals who perform fairy tales that will alter the course of literature—and jeopardize their lives.
Why don’t they tell you that the beautiful princess can become the evil queen; that they are merely two sides of the same story?
In a refuge from the treacheries of court life, Marie D’Aulnoy hosts a salon in her Parisian home, gathering an exclusive circle of mostly women to share what she has dubbed contes de fées: fairy tales. Charles Perrault, recently expelled from court and mourning his wife’s death, finds solace and inspiration among these storytellers. The salon’s hostess, Marie, is both formidable and enigmatic. Her past is shrouded in scandal—sold into a harsh marriage as a child, imprisoned, and then controversially restored to Parisian society.
As a harsh winter descends, rumors swirl about poisonings at Versailles, leading to arrests and heightening paranoia. The King’s insecurities grow, and among the salon members, a dangerous wolf lurks—someone more perilous than any fictional villain. This mole is watching, reporting, and threatening to dismantle their world from within.
Modern Fairies is a dazzling tale of stories within stories, intertwining familiar fairy tales with fresh, provocative twists. Brilliant and bawdy, witty and wise, it’s perfect for fans of Jenny Offill, Deborah Levy, and Angela Carter. ❤️📚❤️
Why don’t they tell you that the beautiful princess can become the evil queen; that they are merely two sides of the same story?
In a refuge from the treacheries of court life, Marie D’Aulnoy hosts a salon in her Parisian home, gathering an exclusive circle of mostly women to share what she has dubbed contes de fées: fairy tales. Charles Perrault, recently expelled from court and mourning his wife’s death, finds solace and inspiration among these storytellers. The salon’s hostess, Marie, is both formidable and enigmatic. Her past is shrouded in scandal—sold into a harsh marriage as a child, imprisoned, and then controversially restored to Parisian society.
As a harsh winter descends, rumors swirl about poisonings at Versailles, leading to arrests and heightening paranoia. The King’s insecurities grow, and among the salon members, a dangerous wolf lurks—someone more perilous than any fictional villain. This mole is watching, reporting, and threatening to dismantle their world from within.
Modern Fairies is a dazzling tale of stories within stories, intertwining familiar fairy tales with fresh, provocative twists. Brilliant and bawdy, witty and wise, it’s perfect for fans of Jenny Offill, Deborah Levy, and Angela Carter. ❤️📚❤️
Listed on 15 August, 2024