A Curse Dark As Gold
A Curse Dark As Gold
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Brief
400
Novel • Fiction
England • 18th century
2008
YA
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
In A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce, set in 1780s England, Charlotte Miller must take over her family's woolen mill after her father's death, despite rumors of a generational curse. Faced with financial ruins and mysterious sabotage, Charlotte enlists the help of the enigmatic Jack Spinner to turn straw into gold, unraveling family secrets and supernatural bargains in her quest to save the mill.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Elizabeth C. Bunce's A Curse Dark As Gold masterfully intertwines the tale of "Rumpelstiltskin" with an atmospheric historical setting. Reviews highlight its rich, immersive prose and compelling characters. The novel’s pacing can be slow, and some readers noted predictability in its plot, but the overall craftsmanship and emotional depth are widely praised.
Who Should Read A Curse Dark As Gold?
Fans of historical fantasy fiction with a touch of dark fairy tale will relish A Curse Dark As Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce. Ideal for readers who enjoyed the atmospheric retelling in Beauty by Robin McKinley and the intricate magic weaving in Uprooted by Naomi Novik.
14,040 ratings
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400
Novel • Fiction
England • 18th century
2008
YA
13-18 years
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