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“Spindle’s End is just a great Sleeping Beauty story. It starts with the fairy godmother, who is very young, acquiring the princess just as she has been cursed, and having to keep her safe. The fairy godmother is about thirteen, and the princess – Rosie – is a newborn. The fairy godmother spirits Rosie away to avoid the curse…I don’t want to say too much for spoilers, but it hangs together very well, and gets into some surreal territory – it’s delightful.” Read more...
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