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The Sleeping Beauty Novels: The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty / Beauty's Release / Beauty's Punishment Paperback – May 1, 1999

by A. N. Roquelaure (Author), Anne Rice (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,612 ratings
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Celebrate the daring gifts of Anne Rice, writing as A. N. Roquelaure, with this beautifully repackaged boxed set of the three erotic novels in her acclaimed Sleeping Beauty trilogy.

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    0452156610
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Anne Rice was born in New Orleans in 1941, the second daughter in an Irish Catholic family. She is the author of many bestselling books. She is perhaps best known for her incredibly successful Vampire Chronicles—Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, The Queen of the Dammed, The Tale of the Body Thief (published in Penguin) and Memnoch the Devil. Her other books include the Mayfair witches sequence The Witching Hour, Lasher (both published in Penguin) and Taltos; the novels Cry to Heaven, The Mummy or Ramses the Damned (both published in Penguin), The Servant of the Bones and, recently, Pandora, the first part of her New Tales of the Vampires series.

She lived for many years in San Francisco but has now moved back to her native New Orleans where she lives with her husband, poet and university professor Stan Rice, and their son.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plume
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 1999
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Plume Printing, May 1999
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 724 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0452156610
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0452156616
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 2.47 x 8.3 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,880,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 3,612 ratings

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    Anne Rice was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, which provided the backdrop for many of her famous novels. She was the author of more than 30 books, including her first novel, Interview with the Vampire, which was published in 1976. It has since gone on to become one of the best-selling novels of all time, and was adapted into a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas. In addition to The Vampire Chronicles, Anne was the author of several other best-selling supernatural series including Mayfair Witches, Queen of the Damned, the Wolf Gift, and Ramses the Damned. Under the pen name A.N. Roquelaure, Anne was the author of the erotic (BDSM) fantasy series, The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy. Under the pen name Anne Rampling she was the author of two erotic novels, Exit to Eden and Belinda. A groundbreaking artist whose work was widely beloved in popular culture, Anne had this to say of her work: "I have always written about outsiders, about outcasts, about those whom others tend to shun or persecute. And it does seem that I write a lot about their interaction with others like them and their struggle to find some community of their own. The supernatural novel is my favorite way of talking about my reality. I see vampires and witches and ghosts as metaphors for the outsider in each of us, the predator in each of us...the lonely one who must grapple day in and day out with cosmic uncertainty."

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    A.N. Roquelaure is the pseudonym for bestselling author Anne Rice, the author of 25 books. She lives in New Orleans.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
3,612 global ratings

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Customers find this erotic trilogy engaging and well-written, particularly praising its old English style, and consider it one of the best series in the genre. The story receives mixed reactions - while some find it captivating, others say it becomes mundane, and the erotic content draws both positive and negative responses, with some appreciating the BDSM themes while others find it too mundane. Customers describe the books as alluring, though some find them extremely intense and disturbing.

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ReadabilityWriting qualitySeries qualityBeautyErotic contentStory qualityInterestTorture
103 customers mention "Readability"79 positive24 negative

Customers find the book fascinating and an amazing read, with several mentioning they loved every chapter.

"What a great read! Not for the squeamish, but I guarantee you it's a fun and exciting ride. Unlike the 50 Shades serious, this is WELL-WRITTEN...." Read more

"Good read" Read more

"These books were a good read to me the first time that I purchased them. However, I loaned them to friends and never received them back...." Read more

"...Interesting and Good. But not a great Read. Hard to get into and keep my interest...." Read more

68 customers mention "Writing quality"49 positive19 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the trilogy, noting its old English style and suitability for erotica, with one customer highlighting its lyrical quality.

"I read the book. It was well written and the end was a shock!!! If you like alot of sex with your books you will enjoy this book." Read more

"Fun, fun read. I love the sleeping beauty twist. Well written. Don't read unless you've got a significant other to enjoy afterwards though." Read more

"...It never got better. It's poorly written, it has no plot, no character building, and page after page of the same type of humiliation scenes and..." Read more

"Great writer and not what I expected at all... Read it alone ( you'll blush a lot)- or maybe it's just me... Ha ha" Read more

48 customers mention "Series quality"43 positive5 negative

Customers describe this trilogy as excellent, with one customer noting that it starts off decently.

"...Great trilogy!!" Read more

"a great series. you eill not be able to put these down. well written and the erotica is great. A must read" Read more

"Great series! Will definitely buying more books!" Read more

"Great Series! If you like 50 Shades, you will love this! It starts out a little slow, but picks up quickly!" Read more

30 customers mention "Beauty"25 positive5 negative

Customers find the book set beautiful, with one customer noting it provides a fictional look at Sleeping Beauty's future.

"Cheeky, naughty, and sexy, the Sleeping Beauty Trilogy was 100x better than "50 Shades of Juvenile Writing" ... I mean "Grey."" Read more

"...My set got destroyed in a flood. Can't wait to read them again. Sexy, erotica. Anne Rice/Roquelaure can really spin a tale!..." Read more

"Beautiful set of books!" Read more

"...Get it today! SN: The artwork is beautiful on this paperback set. If you can find the hardcover, the artwork is different, but equally exquisite...." Read more

125 customers mention "Erotic content"75 positive50 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the erotic content of the book, with some finding it great and intense, while others find it mundane and too graphic.

"...it was sensual, erotic and most importantly, it was mutual. it wasn't forced upon and they truly enjoyed each other...." Read more

"Lots of punishments. Lots of sex. I was getting wet myself." Read more

"...I love a good, sexy read, but this was just pain, humiliation & spanking from page 1...." Read more

"...The Author definately had imagination. There was no romance it was strictly sexual content" Read more

82 customers mention "Story quality"46 positive36 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with some finding it captivating and having a good plot, while others say it becomes mundane and is not a fairy tale story.

"Anne Rice never fails when it comes to a great story that will pull you in and let's you're imagination take control ...." Read more

"No story.....the same beatings over and over.....new characters enter the book and the same beatings with the new people over and over...." Read more

"The story is great and a damn good read, but I only score the item itself so poorly because the print quality of the books and their cardboard box..." Read more

"This book is just nasty with no plot. I knew it would be erotic like the 50 Shades series but there was nothing about it that was worth reading...." Read more

46 customers mention "Interest"26 positive20 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's interest level, with some finding it extremely intense and thrillingly wicked, while others describe it as boring.

"This trilogy is interesting and edgy. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and is very sexy, but has a lot of torture." Read more

"EXTREMELY INTENSE is all I can say. No for the faint of heart. If you loved 50 Shades you will not like this book no matter what the tag lines say...." Read more

"I was very hopeful of this series with the author and her books. Interesting and Good. But not a great Read. Hard to get into and keep my interest...." Read more

"...The characters in the story are barbaric and it did not hold my interest...." Read more

42 customers mention "Torture"8 positive34 negative

Customers find the torture scenes in the book disturbing, heartbreaking, and sick, with one customer describing them as gross.

"I could not even finish the book it was heartbreaking and it is nothing like 50 Shades of Grey" Read more

"...The rape, enslavement, torture, degradation on just about every single page made it hard for me to finish...." Read more

"...work in the past and enjoyed it but this seems to be only spanking and sadism. Not at all like 50 Shades which I found to be an enjoyable series...." Read more

"...I am very open minded but this crossed a line. It was inhumane, cruel and abusive with the constant beatings that were perverted and disgusting...." Read more

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I was happy to get 3 books in a box set instead of 1 big book. I already started reading on my kindle n wanted to have physical copies.
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  • Robyn Simmons
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Bold and Sensual Exploration of Fantasy and Desire
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by Anne Rice (written under the pseudonym A.N. Roquelaure) is a daring and provocative reimagining of the classic fairy tale, offering an adult twist on the familiar story of Sleeping Beauty. This trilogy is not for the faint of heart, as it delves into themes of power, submission, and sensuality with unflinching honesty.

    The trilogy begins with The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, where Rice takes the reader through a fantastical world where pleasure and pain are intricately tied. The characters are deeply complex, and their journeys are as much about self-discovery as they are about indulgence and submission. Throughout the trilogy, Rice explores themes of dominance and submission, set against a backdrop of richly imaginative, often erotic, storytelling.

    Rice’s writing is lush, detailed, and immersive. The world she creates is both beautiful and disturbing, with vivid imagery and intricate character development. Each book takes the reader deeper into the world of fantasy and desire, and while the subject matter is undeniably explicit, Rice manages to balance the darker themes with a sense of beauty and lyricism.

    One of the most striking things about The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is how it challenges traditional notions of romance and explores the boundaries of human sexuality. While the explicit content is not for everyone, those who are drawn to stories that push the limits of fantasy and explore complex relationships will find this trilogy to be an unforgettable read.

    Ultimately, this is a story of transformation, liberation, and surrender to a world that is both intoxicating and dangerous. If you are open to a tale that pushes boundaries and offers a sensual, sometimes controversial, examination of desire, The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is an unforgettable read.
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  • Edwin sparks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025
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    Gorgeous set arrived in almost perfect condition the outer box that houses the trilogy was ripped and a little bent but otherwise wonderful
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  • JLynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivatingly torturous
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013
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    For those who read Fifty Shades of Grey, this trilogy makes spending time with Christian Grey look easy. I'd take a punishment spanking from him any day over what happens to Beauty. As I started with the first book I imagined a slightly different tale of Sleeping Beauty with some sexually explicit undertones. What I read was something quite different. I didn't know if I would enjoy reading a story that caused such sexual torment and angst but I admit, I couldn't put it down and jumped right into the other two books to see how the story unfolded and ended. I found myself captivated by the intertwining stories of Beauty, Laurent and Tristan and suffered right along with them when their worlds and ideals were shaken and tested. Eroticism and sexual tension mixed with feelings of torture, humiliation and love that these characters and others endured and found were evident on every page. I think I would have begged for death then think I could survive that life, but found myself very intrigued to think I could have. As the story unfolded I began to see that what I thought of as a miserable way to be punished and live, to learn strength and humility began to serve a purpose in who these people became and their outcomes. The trilogy screams sex of all types, but it is also more than that, its multiple stories of finding oneself, of finding your place in life and of love. Maybe not in the sense we are used to, but nonetheless its there to be found. The trilogy can be a bit intense and uncomfortable a read at times due to the subject matter, but in the end the story is captivating and makes you stop and think. A great and a fitting ending for Beauty, Laurent and Tristen. Sad to see them go. Enjoy!
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  • Eva Ayala
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good but left me wanting more...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013
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    I enjoyed this book and love Anne Rice. With this book series I have to say that I wish there was a bit more "heat" to the BDSM in the story. I found the public humiliation scenes rather cold and lacking. I know some would say BDSM consists of a lot of "cold" scenes, but I find that to be inaccurate. A "dark" and deep psychological form of passion would be better suited. But that's just me. I prefer the subs in my novels to be haunted with terrible yearning and experience deep, gut wrenching addiction towards the one inflicting exquisite pain. It would have been great if Beauty's lesson in public humiliation carried heavier and deeper meaning. Nonetheless, it is well written and still a good read with an interesting twist to the classic childhood story of Sleeping Beauty.

    My one real complaint, which is the reason for my 4 instead of 5 star rating, is that I've come across misspelled/incorrect words. So the editing in the book isn't perfect, but it doesn't take away from enjoying the story too much in my opinion.
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  • Kimberly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025
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    Nice book series.
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  • SKRG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2012
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    Where I will agree that these books may not be for everyone... I find them an alluring and fun to read. Yes, there's a lot of sex... but there's so much more to the story. Some people have referred to these books with the description "sexual torture"... Where I believe everyone has a right to their own opinion - If you don't understand BDSM lifestyle or tend to live a more reserved lifestyle, then you wouldn't understand the pleasure that comes along with it. Anne Rice tries to explain the feelings of the submissive in these books. Don't get me wrong, I don't partake in a BDSM lifestyle and never have... but, I find nothing wrong if a person finds enjoyment in it. The books are an excellent read... I read them when I was 18, found them enticing then. I find I'm enjoying them now just as much as I did 15 years ago. Yes, the characters in the books are what we would consider underage today... These books do not take place in today, they take place in a time where children had arranged marriages at 13! Lastly, they aren't meant to be realistic... its an EROTIC FAIRYTALE.
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  • Maevis
    1.0 out of 5 stars sur le livre
    Reviewed in France on November 7, 2020
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    Bjr,
    J'en ai lu des livres, Amazon peut en témoigner les multi-commande que j'ai fait, mais là, j'ai commandé la trilogie et je n'arrive vraiment pas lire le premier volume, tellement c'est con.
    Sorry à l'auteur, qui voulait probablement trop faire, mais je vais m'en débarrasser, je ne vais pas me forcer à continuer à lire!
    Amazon nous demande notre avis trop vite quand cela concerne les livres, il faut tout de même d'abord les lire avant de pouvoir donner un commentaire.
    Bon dans ce cas c'était trop difficile à continuer.
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  • Tania
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2022
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    Had the series once and lost it.. good to have back in my collect
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  • Sandi D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book set
    Reviewed in Australia on June 24, 2023
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    Super quick delivery. Item as described
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  • Cheetha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ein erotische Trilogie
    Reviewed in Germany on February 23, 2013
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    Dörnrösschens Märchen als erotische S/M Geschichte erzählt. Die Geschichte fängt da an wo das Märchen von den Gebrüdern Grimm aufhört. Der Prinz weckt Dörnröschen aus dem 100 jährigen Schlaf. Er nimmt sie mit auf das Schloss seiner Eltern. Dort lernt Dornröschen die erotisch exotische S/M Welt kennen. Tristan ist ein Prinz eines anderen Landes und auch Sklave am Hof. Er und Dornröschen verlieben sich und werden ins Dorf verbannt. Und im letzten Teil wird die Protagonistin in einen Harem entführt. Mit weiteren exotischen S/M praktiken und einem Happy End.
    Wer ein faible für erotische S/M Geschichten hat wird diese Bücher lieben.
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  • MissFitz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Naughty but interesting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2022
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    Its a good story storyline, I am pleased with trilogy, and have just found out there is a fourth book.
    Beauty's kingdom
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