The fourth novel in Serena Valentino's Villains series (Fairest of All, Beast Within, Poor Unfortunate Soul), features the story of Sleeping Beauty from the perspective of the Dark Fairy, Maleficent. With her dark, elegant design, dramatic and flamboyant character and unlimited arsenal of magic powers at her command, Maleficent is one of the most popular and recognizable Disney Villains. This book recounts a version of the story that many over the ages have viewed as plausible. It is a tragic tale of love and loss, and it contains a bit of magic.