Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

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Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire is a 17th-century Dutch reimagining of Cinderella, told from the perspective of Iris, the intelligent, plain-featured stepsister. Fleeing poverty, Iris and her mother, Margarethe, join a household where Iris cares for her mute sister, Ruth, and the beautiful Clara. The narrative explores themes of art, envy, and true beauty over magical illusion.