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The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy Box Set: The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty; Beauty's Punishment; Beauty's Release Paperback – August 22, 2012

by A. N. Roquelaure (Author)
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Anne Rice's, author of Interview With the Vampire, best-selling erotic trilogy in a boxed set


In 1983, before E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey and Sylvia Day's Bared to You, Anne Rice, writing as A.N. Roquelaure, began the first installment of the series that is now considered a forerunner of erotic literature.  This boxed set, containing The New York Times bestseller The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty’s Punishment, and Beauty’s Release is a testament to Anne Rice’s irresistible talent.  Now in a repackaged edition with a new foreword by the author, Rice’s charged eroticism and magical style is back, connecting old and new readers alike.
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PRAISE FOR ANNE RICE:

"Anne Rice has what might best be described as a Gothic imagination crossed with a campy taste for the decadent and the bizarre." -- Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

About the Author

Anne Rice was born in New Orleans in 1941. She is the author of many bestselling novels, including the widely successful Vampire Chronicles. Her first novel, Interview with the Vampire, was made into a film in 1994 starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Her other books include the Mayfair Witches series, the novels The Mummy or Ramses the Damned, Violin, Angel Time, the Sleeping Beauty trilogy, and most recently, The Wolf Gift. Anne lives and works in Southern California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; BOX edition (August 22, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 784 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0452294754
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0452294752
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.85 x 2.25 x 8.05 inches
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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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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book great and easy to read. They praise the writing quality as well-written and old English style. However, some readers feel the characters are barbaric and one-dimensional. Opinions are mixed on the story quality, erotic content, and imagination. Some find it imaginative and creative, while others say it lacks imagination.

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116 customers mention "Readability"105 positive11 negative

Customers find the book great, amazing, and fabulous. They also describe the trilogy as fun to read and delicious. Readers mention the storyline is great and the attention to detail is amazing.

"...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...." Read more

"...I lost one over time so I rebought the trilogy. So the books are great but I have to return bc they sent me 2 of the 3rd book...." Read more

"...Nonetheless, it is well written and still a good read with an interesting twist to the classic childhood story of Sleeping Beauty...." Read more

"This was a good trilogy if you are looking for something erotic and stimulating to read...." Read more

87 customers mention "Writing quality"61 positive26 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, easy to read, and believable. They also appreciate the amazing attention to detail.

"...Well written and more male on male action than one would think considering that Beauty is the titled..." Read more

"...of gray is so innocent, and even with it's faults, it is yet so believable." Read more

"...this is your kink (and the ages were appropriate) it's not even well written or developed.So DNF, totally not an ok book. Wow wtf." Read more

"...They are sexy, smart,and so intelligently written...." Read more

126 customers mention "Story quality"70 positive56 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality. Some mention it's addictive, interesting, and great. Others say it becomes mundane and lacks excitement.

"...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...." Read more

"...I didn't make it very far (I made it about 25%) but the story really does go now here, there's no character development, it's really not well done...." Read more

"...Page after page of The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy was twisted and so descriptive that I am sure that leather straps, nipple clamps and butt plugs sales..." Read more

"...I find that it has a lot more of a plot to it, but is not as… exciting… in ways I would look for...." Read more

107 customers mention "Erotic content"62 positive45 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the erotic content of the book. Some mention it's very erotic, well-written, and addictive. Others say the erotic material is mundane and romanticizes sexual assault.

"...will agree that these books may not be for everyone... I find them an alluring and fun to read...." Read more

"...I do feel that the characters are one-dimensional and the erotica is a bit redundant...." Read more

"...they bonded and they looked beautiful, both bodies and faces.the very last chapter in the third book was a complete surprise to me...." Read more

"...I was really uncomfortable with was the graphic, repeated rape and sexual torture these characters go through...." Read more

11 customers mention "Imagination"5 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the imagination of the book. Some mention it's very unique and creative, while others say it lacks spontaneity and true affection.

"...Never read something like this before. It's messed up on so many levels. BDSM- works for me- BUT this...... no!!!!! The torture repetive...." Read more

"...If you can find the hardcover, the artwork is different, but equally exquisite. So, I own both sets. Enjoy!" Read more

"...Erotic on every page, which gets kind of annoying and nothing is left to the imagination. But solid writting style." Read more

"...The premise is interesting because it is unique and nothing more." Read more

8 customers mention "Color scheme"3 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the color scheme of the book. Some mention it's very detailed and completely opposite of 50 Shades of Grey, while others say it's much darker than the 50 Shades books.

"...Please be aware that this is much darker than the 50 Shades books. I would rate the content as an R compared to the PG rating of 50 Shades." Read more

"...They are very detailed and completely opposite of 50 Shades of Grey...." Read more

"It was a little to dark for my liking" Read more

"...It's NOTHING like 50 shades of Grey.....I would never recommend any one read these books...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"0 positive12 negative

Customers find the characters in the story barbaric and one-dimensional. They say the book doesn't hold their interest.

"...but the story really does go now here, there's no character development, it's really not well done...." Read more

"...is on par with Rice's other novels, I do feel that the characters are one-dimensional and the erotica is a bit redundant...." Read more

"...has absolutely no plot line other than debasement and the characters have no development beyond how Rice describes their private parts...." Read more

"...There's not that much character development, it just hops right in to the bdsm aspect...." Read more

8 customers mention "Sadness"0 positive8 negative

Customers find the book sad, heartbreaking, and sick. They say it has too much beating and crying.

"...Too much beating and too much crying...." Read more

"...SICK -BEYOND SICK!" Read more

"...Not like 50 Shades of, Grey. Nothing appealing about constant crying and rape...." Read more

"...person and can usually laugh about crazy writing, but this just made me feel sick." Read more

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So I have read these books before and they were amazing. I lost one over time so I rebought the trilogy. So the books are great but I have to return bc they sent me 2 of the 3rd book. Already got Amazon to send return label. Delivery was very quick for first delivery but maybe too quick to look over the item to ensure I was getting the right books. I’m just hoping asking for a return and replacement of same item will get me the correct 3 lol.
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Stacey B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, and not conventional at all
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2012
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I love this trilogy, and anyone that is ordering this set should make sure they are aware of what this story is about before ordering. This is S&M erotica, not conventional at all and is part of the reason this story is so great! I read all three books in less than three days, once I started reading,it was difficult to stop until I finished the set. I am sure I will read them a few more times. It is very easy to get caught up in the thoughts and emotions of the characters, because the story is so well written with an extreme amount of detail, anyone with an open mind will enjoy these books. I would not recommend them for young people, but I definitely would for the mature reader that enjoys more than just an average romance novel..these are far from average and being a typical romance story. Although those elements are there in this story, it is so much more. This is an amazing trilogy to say the least.
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luvs2read
5.0 out of 5 stars exotic
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
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This takes sleeping beauty to a new level. This is not your child's bedtime story! It drew me in quick and I fell in love. It did loose me a bit by book 3 and I can't tell you what didn't keep me as enthused but I did finish it. This does open a world of new um...exploration so be ready!
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Sage
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a gift
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
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I bought this set as a gift for my sister-by-choice. I had read it years ago. She loved it, if you aren't into kink or bondage don't buy it!
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So I have read these books before and they were amazing. I lost one over time so I rebought the trilogy. So the books are great but I have to return bc they sent me 2 of the 3rd book. Already got Amazon to send return label. Delivery was very quick for first delivery but maybe too quick to look over the item to ensure I was getting the right books. I’m just hoping asking for a return and replacement of same item will get me the correct 3 lol.
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So I have read these books before and they were amazing. I lost one over time so I rebought the trilogy. So the books are great but I have to return bc they sent me 2 of the 3rd book. Already got Amazon to send return label. Delivery was very quick for first delivery but maybe too quick to look over the item to ensure I was getting the right books. I’m just hoping asking for a return and replacement of same item will get me the correct 3 lol.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What's 50 Shades of Grey?
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012
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I already owned a set of these very erotic,& extremely sensual book's. . I bought them many years ago knowing they were to be published because I have been a fan of Anne Rice for many years. I loaned my last set out, and afraid l would never see them again I did my homework to find the BEST deal's on a brand new box set, & this store had the best prices in the big ol' web world, it was the best deal hands down. These 3 books are wildly erotic,& not for the "meek,& goody reader," but rather the "goody that has that wild streak." These set of 3 books are the best erotica I've ever read, and after reading it all, I still believe this to be true. Thanks to "50 Shade's Of Grey" for the "mainstreaming of erotica." It's nice to be "outta the closet" to be discussed amoung so many. Anne Rice wrighting under her pen name does not hold back,nor does her erotica take a back seat to her fictional books. They are sexy, smart,and so intelligently written. You feel as if you are taking the march along with Beauty & her young friends (or slaves) Anne R takes Sleeping Beauty to another realm. I like being a adult, and reading this version. It's a much "brighter wide eyed tale," and is "leaps & BOUNDS" more then that sleepy kissed tale we read growing up~
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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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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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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.
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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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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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