Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost 1 - by Kaori Yuki (Paperback)

About the Book

A Kodansha Comics trade paperback original"--Colophon.

Book Synopsis

The story of Belle and her beast as you've never seen it before, with sinister, creeping shadows suffusing a door to a wider, magical world. This dark, fairytale adventure is the latest sumptuous masterpiece from the creator of Angel Sanctuary and Alice in Murderland, perfect for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride!

ARE YOU BEAUTIFUL?

Young and rambunctious Belle insists on going out to play in the forbidden woods, but her adventurous streak abruptly ends when her mother is spirited away by a beast known to kidnap beautiful women. Twisted by the loss of his wife, Belle's father keeps his daughter and her unusual violet hair locked away in an effort to "protect" her from prying eyes.

Years later, news of the beast's reappearance coaxes Belle back to the woods where it all began--but her desperate search for the truth may be more perilous than she could have ever imagined...

Review Quotes

"A retelling of the famous fairy tale, only it has unique twists and turns. It's also done by Kaori Yuki of Godchild, The Cain Saga and Angel Sanctuary, so it has her flair for ornate, gothic style." -Otaku USA Magazine

"A dark and mysterious twist on the classic fairy tale, filled with fascinating and mysterious characters... If you're looking for a promising new dark fantasy, then I'd highly recommend giving this one a go." -Anime UK News

"Full of manipulative people, willing to kill for what they want, and... I can't get enough!" -Books, Coffee, Happiness

About the Author

Kaori Yuki is a household name in Japan as a gothic manga specialist, having been in the business since 1987 and penning bestsellers like Angel Sanctuary, The Cain Saga, and Godchild. Beauty and the Beast of the Lost Paradise is Yuki's second foray into the world of twisted fairytales, having wrapped on Alice in Murderland in 2018.