Bridgerton meets Wicked in this breathtaking reimagining of one of the world's most iconic fairytales, Cinderella, told through the eyes of the not-so-wicked stepmother. A propulsive, feminist, unputdownable love story about the lengths a mother will go to for her children.

THE REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK!

'Feminist, fierce, and wildly fresh. Lady Tremaine is destined to be one of the biggest books of the year' GLENNON DOYLE

'A reimagining of Cinderella's stepmother that explores motherhood, family, and the pressure to be perfect' REESE WITHERSPOON

Everyone said she was wicked.

Now Cinderella's stepmother tells her own story...

After the death of her second husband, Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley is solely responsible for her two daughters, Rosamund and Mathilde, her simpering stepdaughter Elin, a razor-taloned peregrine falcon, and a crumbling manor buried in the woods.

When a royal ball offers the chance to change their fortunes, Ethel risks her pride in pursuit of an invitation for all three of girls - only for her hopes to be fulfilled by the wrong one: Elin.

Yet as her stepdaughter's engagement to the future king unfolds, Ethel discovers a sordid secret hidden in the depths of the royal family, forcing her to choose between the security she craves and the feckless stepdaughter who has rebuffed her at every turn...

Bridgerton meets Circe in this breathtaking reimagining of one of the world's most iconic fairytales, Cinderella.

**Lady Tremaine has stolen the hearts of readers everywhere!**

"Stunning - lyrical yet razor-sharp, rich with atmosphere and brimming with lines that linger in your mind" Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Definitely one of my favorite books of the year! One of those rare books that stays with you, and moves you in ways you never anticipated" Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Wow! I was not expecting this to be as great as it is - I totally devoured it. This may be the best fairy tale reworking that I've ever read!" Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book is a masterpiece. Finally the fairy tale has been reclaimed with honesty and wisdom and nuance and depth" Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Fast-paced, unputdownable, and the story that women need right now" Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal" Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Praise for LADY TREMAINE**

'Breathing new life into a timeless fairytale, a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of second chances. My favourite read of the year'

Details

ISBN13: 9781398725904
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 352
Edition:
Publication Date: 03 Mar 2026
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 23.2(H)x15.2(L)x3.4(W)420
Weight (gm): 420

Author Biography

Rachel Hochhauser is a writer and co-founder of Piecework, a cult-favorite puzzle brand with an international following. Raised in Santa Barbara, she studied at New York University and earned her master's in professional writing from the University of Southern California. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two young daughters.

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