Scarlet in the Snow

Author(s): Sophie Masson

Children's Fiction

A deserted mansion. Empty picture frames. A perfect red rose in a snowy garden. There is rich and powerful magic here, and a mystery to unravel ...When Natasha is forced to take shelter from a sudden, terrible blizzard, she is lucky to see a mansion looming out of the snow. Inside it is beautiful: the fire lit, the table set. But there is no one there. And on the walls, instead of paintings, are empty frames. In the garden, she finds one perfect red rose about to bloom, a vivid splash of scarlet against the snow. Dreamily she reaches out a hand ...Only to have the master of the house appear u a terrifying, gigantic creature who looks like a cross between a bear and a man u and demand vengeance on her for taking his rose. So begins an extraordinary adventure that will see Natasha plunged deep into the heart of a mystery. She begins to realise she has stumbled upon a great tragedy u a spell of revenge laid on the young man the Beast once was, devised by a powerful sorcerer. But even if she can break the spell, the Beast she has now come to love will be snatched from her. Natasha will have a long journey, and many ordeals, ahead of her before there can be a happy ending. Inspired by two beautiful Russian fairytales u The Scarlet Flower (the Russian version of Beauty and the Beast) and Fenist the Falcon, Scarlet in the Snow is a beguiling mix of magic, romance, adventure and mystery.

General Information

  • : 9781742758152
  • : Random House Australia
  • : Random House Australia Children's Books
  • : 0.23
  • : February 2013
  • : 198mm X 128mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : January 2013
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Sophie Masson
  • : Paperback
  • : 336

More About The Product

"Masson has crafted an intriguing, unique retelling full of compelling characters." Booklist Online"

Sophie Masson was born in Indonesia of French parents and was brought up mainly in Australia. A bilingual French and English speaker, she has a master's degree in French and English literature. Sophie is the prolific author of numerous young adult fantasy novels as well as several adult novels. She lives in Armidale, New South Wales, with her husband and children.