Snow White and Rose Red

Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tale & Folklore Adaptations

Author: Patricia C. Wrede

Wrede’s romantic and charming retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale is the fourth in this series. In the village of Mortlak, near the river Thames, during the reign of Elizabeth I, live the Widow Arden and her two daughters, Blanche and Rosamund. The widow, who supports her family by selling herbs and making healing potions, lives in fear of being accused of witchcraft. Her….Read More

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