The Shoemaker: A Dark Tale of Love, Magic and Unnatural Acts

Kathryn Cottam
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Once Upon A Time Is how the fairy tales go. But this is no child’s story. This is the tale of Edward Cordwainer, dissatisfied with his position as a lowly shoemaker in the remote village of Houndstooth. Then one night during a surprise erotic encounter, Edward makes a wish to become the most famous man in all the Kingdom. When his wish is granted, Edward experiences wealth greater than he could ever imagine, a lascivious relationship with the Princess and renown throughout the Kingdom. But magic is a tricky lover. The more Edward takes for himself, the more darkness he inflicts upon his wife, his lovers, and the townspeople of Houndstooth. As his one simple wish threatens to destroy his world, Edward must choose between his carnal desires and saving his soul
Genres: FantasyFairy Tale RetellingsDark FantasyMagic
299 Pages

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