United States, 8th Nov 2025 – When the Clock Strikes Twelve: Origin of the Glass Slippers by R.A. Dunsmore revisits one of literature’s most enduring tales, offering a deeper look at the origins, the rival kingdoms, the curse, and the unexpected destiny that shaped the glass slippers themselves. 

The story opens in the divided kingdoms of Charming and Sweeting, ruled by families whose ambitions and secrets mirror one another. Within the Sweeting royal line, Princess Sarah is born under a dark curse from a scorned old woman, one that promises her beauty will vanish when the clock strikes twelve on her eighteenth birthday unless she finds true love that sees beyond appearances. Her childhood unfolds amid royal intrigue, her uncle Prince George’s jealousy, and the legacy of a magical sword tied to rage, betrayal, and the mysterious Katherine, whose heartbreak will ripple through generations. 

When the curse fulfills its prophecy, Sarah’s transformation shocks the entire kingdom. Hidden away in a tower, she must rediscover her worth beyond her reflection. Her journey intertwines with Prince Charming, who unknowingly carries the other half of her destiny. Through courage, wit, and resilience, Sarah learns that beauty was never her greatest gift; strength of spirit was. As their worlds collide, two kingdoms divided by pride begin to heal through compassion, sacrifice, and forgiveness. 

Dunsmore’s novel expands the well-known fairy-tale world through new layers of imagination and historical depth. It uncovers how the legendary glass slippers were not first meant for Cinderella at all; they were created through Sarah Sweeting’s trial, loss, and redemption, passed through fate until they found new meaning in another generation. The result is both a prequel and an expansion of the timeless story, revealing how the magic, the midnight, and the hope for a better world truly began. 

With careful world-building and emotional insight, Dunsmore constructs a narrative that honors the spirit of classic storytelling while introducing a fresh interpretation for contemporary readers. It’s a tale of love that transcends vanity, of kingdoms restored through empathy, and of unseen heroes who shaped a legend that has endured across centuries. 

When the Clock Strikes Twelve: Origin of the Glass Slippers is now available on Amazon and major online retailers. The novel invites readers to rediscover the foundations of a story long told and to explore how every legend begins long before the moment it is remembered.

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