Aisling’s father did his best to care for her after her mother died, but his protection ended when he died, and her jealous stepmother did her best to make up for lost time. Horrible living conditions? Check. Too much hard labor for one person to complete? Check. A dream that she will some day escape this hellish existence? Check. Sure, this is a Cinderella story . . . but it’s not your mama’s Cinderella story! More than just a coming of age story and a fairy tale with a twist, this is a beautifully written tale about what it truly means to live and love.