{"product_id":"a-double-story-9781513277554","title":"A Double Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen two girls-a princess and a shepherd's daughter-are captured by a mysterious woman, they must face the ugly truth about their harmful behavior.\u003c\/b\u003e Despite drastically different backgrounds, both girls have become cruel and disobedient youths.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRosamond is a young princess who shares a birthday with Agnes, a shepherd's daughter. They grew up with contrasting lifestyles but manage to develop the same negative habits. Both girls are spoiled by their parents and become self-centered bullies who hurt everyone in their path. On different occasions, a wise woman grabs each girl and brings them to her magical cottage. She forces them to acknowledge their wrongdoing and attempts to teach them a better way of life. While one girl embraces change, the other remains stagnant forcing them to finally come to ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Double Story\u003c\/i\u003e uses classic fairy tale tropes in an unconventional way. Its message of empathy and hope is told through vivid storytelling and romantic images. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of self-indulgence and the need for structure and love.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eA Double Story\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacDonald, George:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge MacDonald (1824 - 1905)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Scottish-born novelist and poet. He grew up in a religious home influenced by various sects of Christianity. He attended University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. After experiencing a crisis of faith, he began theological training and became minister of Trinity Congregational Church. Later, he gained success as a writer penning fantasy tales such as \u003ci\u003eLilith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Light Princess\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAt the Back of the North Wind\u003c\/i\u003e. MacDonald became a well-known lecturer and mentor to various creatives including Lewis Carroll who famously wrote, \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50381075775762,"sku":"9781513277554","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_673491a5-2724-4c32-be1d-71bae329d337.jpg?v=1728693468","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-double-story-9781513277554","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}