Opulence at Midnight by Renee Manley

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Opulence is the exact word to describe this fairy tale by Renee Manley: her writing style is rich and fable, I have the impression to read some of the old tale of my childhood. When I was young I had a big book full of tale and picture of prince and princess. This tale by Renee Manley could be one of those.

Sylvain is a 19 years old prince of an imaginary realm. He is the second son so not the crown prince. And fortunately he is not the prince who has to marry in one year. Traditions say that at 21 years old all the nobleman have to be married. So his father declares three days of bash to find a perfect wife for his first son Neville. But the very first night is Sylvain who finds a perfect companion in Roslyn, an handsome and dark stranger who stoles his body and soul.

At the end of the three day, Sylvain will find a way to stay with his new lover?

This is a very short tale, but absolutely a worth reading. For me (I'm italian) a little difficult, cause Renee Manley is a word's master and every sentence is like a Renaissance's painting, full of details and hidden meaning.

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