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 I admit, this book is not what most people think when they imagine a modern Sleeping Beauty story and those attracted to such should not be surprised if the medieval history aspect - which, along with the Ashkenazi Jewish culture, is one of the most important parts of this story - is boring, but just to warn you, this book is more about history and less about kissing, the plot is complex and there are a good number of characters. As a lover of Russian History, this book really was and enchantment and I would recommend this to anyone with tastes like mine.