Once upon a time Ella had wished for more than her life as a lowly maid. Now forced to work hard under the unforgiving, lecherous gaze of the man she once called stepfather, Ellas only refuge is in the books she reads by candlelight, secreted away in the library she isnt permitted to enter. One night, among her beloved books of far-off lands, Ellas wishes are answered. At the stroke of midnight, a fairy godmother makes her an offer that will change her life: seven wishes, hers to make as she pleases. But each wish comes at a price and Ella must decide whether its one shes willing to pay