An exciting fairy tale retelling. The thirteenth daughter of a thirteenth daughter, bad luck follows Vanya. Her mother leaves Vanya in the woods with her godmothers Death and Fortune. Thirteen years later, Vanya, with an enchanted strand pearls, poses as a princess to steal from the nobles, but luck always has a way of running out. The story is captivating and Vanya is a strong and smart character. The cover has that fairy tale look with a dark twist.