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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 Paris, Modern Fairies follows an elite group of Parisian intellectuals whose fairy tales will not only redefine literature but also endanger their lives.

Why don’t they tell you that the beautiful princess and the evil queen are simply different facets of the same person?

Away from the opulent intrigues of Versailles, Marie D’Aulnoy hosts a salon in her Parisian home, where she and her guests, mostly women, share what she has coined contes de fées—fairy tales. Charles Perrault, recently expelled from court and grieving his late wife, finds solace and inspiration among these storytellers. Despite her impressive intellect, Marie remains an enigma, concealing a past marred by a brutal marriage, imprisonment, and scandal. Her return to polite society remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue.

As a harsh winter descends, rumors of poisonings at Versailles stir paranoia and fear. The King’s insecurities intensify, and suspicion spreads, threatening everyone connected to the court. Amidst this turmoil, someone within Marie’s salon is more dangerous than any malevolent character from their tales. This hidden adversary is watching, reporting, and threatening to unravel the lives of the salon’s members, one by one.

Modern Fairies is a brilliant, bawdy, and thought-provoking novel of stories within stories, offering fresh and provocative interpretations of familiar tales. Perfect for fans of Jenny Offill, Deborah Levy, and Angela Carter.
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