“Finding the Magic” by Jack Lewis Baillot
A Novella Retelling of Beauty and the Beast
My rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
About the Book:
Belle’s father has always taught her to see the magic in the world around her, but when war comes it suddenly becomes harder to find. During the bombings of London, Belle is sent to live with Adam Prince, a bitter gentleman who has lost much and has therefore locked himself away in his mansion. When Belle meets Mr. Prince she decides she will show him the magic her dad told her not to forget, but it isn’t as easy as she thought it would be.
Aided by her new friend, Belle begins to break down Mr. Prince’s wall. But, just as she is helping him find laughter again sorrow strikes too close to home and Belle herself begins to lose hope.
My Thoughts:
This was super sweet and super good! The writing alone was excellent, and the story-line was positively adorable. It was just a short novella sort of story, but it held great meaning, and was a superb Beauty and the Beast retelling. I love how it started out with an excerpt of the original tale.
It has a beautiful and gentle faith-strand that glitters sweetly.
And the fact that it was set in Winter, with the snow and all the happy feelings that creates… <3
I definitely have a soft-spot for Beauty and the Beast stories, and this one was extra delightful! I love the author’s writing talent, and look forward to more of her penned creations!
*I received a complimentary ecopy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
This story sounds quite darling! :) I’ve seen it around, but I did not realize until reading your review that it’s a B&tB retelling. <3
Oh it definitely is darling! I think you’d really like it! :)
I was really interested in reading this in ebook format or audible. But I could not find it anywhere…not on Amazon, or I tunes store or Audible …how do you get it?
Where can I find this book? It’s not on Amazon or iTunes or audible. I usually read in ebook format,
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I’ve contacted the author to find out where this can be purchased, and I’m waiting to hear back from her. I will let you know as soon as she replies! :)
She replied – this novella isn’t officially published just yet – she’s waiting on her publisher. :)