The Glass Ball

It’s easy to believe in the Cinderella fairy tale when you’re young, beautiful, and healthy. At thirty-five, after an unsuccessful, draining marriage behind you, you no longer believe in the “prince.” Even if he does appear and makes it obvious he’s interested—still, you don’t believe.

Because in real life billionaires don’t care about modest schoolteachers. And besides—would it be comfortable for Cinderella herself in the palace? Is it really so easy to suddenly find yourself in a completely different, unfamiliar world?