Gossip: The Evil Stepmother's Tale (Paperback)

Isabella has made her story known to the world as the ever-famous fairy tale, “Cinderella”. Once she was made Queen, no one dared to question her fantastical tale.

More importantly, no one ever asked her “evil” stepmother, the Countess De Leon, what really happened in the house those many years ago. No one ever learned of Isabella’s strange cleaning habits, her overly indulgent imagination, or who her fairy godmother truly was. Those secrets remain trapped in the confines of the chateau. 

After seven years in seclusion, the Countess De Leon finally finds the opportune moment to tell her side of the Queen’s very twisted tale. She sends out the most peculiar invitation to a young lady from a foreign land to come interview her. An invitation that is accepted and the evil stepmother's story is about to be told…

Reviews: 

"I love the tale of Cinderella and she's my favorite Disney Princess but with this twist of a story it's very exciting to finally see the evil stepmother's side of the story and it's great."  ~ KristaLynn

"This book will bring the original fairy tale to life in a whole new perspective. Could NOT put this down once I got started! I wish this was how the original version was told...so much better!"  ~ Amazon Reader

"'Gossip' is a treat for lovers of traditional fairy tales, but a very worthy read even for those who don't typically gravitate to the genre. The premise itself piqued my interest immediately: who wouldn't want to hear the step mother's side? Cay Templeton reveals an entire story all her own while respecting the angle of the traditional Cinderella with ease, charm, and a fresh perspective. Her characters' motivations kept me guessing, and I was delightfully surprised with who gained my sympathy the most." ~ Amazon Reader