Hello, Cruel Heart
Hello, Cruel Heart by Maureen Johnson is a media tie-in edition published by Random House on April 6, 2021. This 336-page novel presents an original story inspired by the upcoming Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film, Cruella. Set in swinging London during the summer of 1967, the narrative follows sixteen-year-old Estella, who is determined to become a renowned fashion designer despite the obstacles life throws her way. Alongside her makeshift family, Jasper and Horace, Estella navigates the challenges of her ambitions while engaging in petty crimes.
Readers will find a tale that explores themes of friendship and social dynamics as Estella’s life takes a turn when she encounters the wealthy Moresby-Plum siblings. This chance meeting introduces her to a world of glamour, exclusive parties, and high fashion, prompting her to question the true cost of her aspirations. The story delves into Estella’s journey of self-discovery amidst the vibrant backdrop of 1960s London, highlighting the intersection of ambition and the allure of high society.
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An electric new story of teenage Cruella de Vil in an original novel inspired by the upcoming Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film, Cruella.
Swinging London, Summer 1967. Sixteen-year-old Estella, gifted with talent, ingenuity, and ambition, dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer. But life seems intent on making sure her dreams never come true. Having arrived in London as a young girl, Estella now runs wild through the city streets with Jasper and Horace, amateur thieves who double as Estella’s makeshift family and partners-in-(petty)-crime. How can Estella dedicate herself to joining the ranks of the London design elite when she’s sewing endless costumes and disguises for the trio’s heists?
When a chance encounter with Magda and Richard Moresby-Plum, two young scions of high society, vaults Estella into the world of the rich and famous, she begins to wonder whether she might be destined for more after all. Suddenly, Estella’s days are filled with glamorous parties, exclusive eateries, flirtations with an up-and-coming rock star, and, of course, the most cutting-edge fashions money can buy. But what is the true cost of keeping up with the fast crowd–and is it a price Estella is willing to pay?
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