The Book
Beautifully illustrated, TEN FINGERS TOUCHING, is a timeless story of true love. Set in the Middle Ages, this novella will delight those who enjoyed
The Princess Bride or Netflix’s Robin Hood.
Awards and Recognition:
- First place winner for Fantasy Fiction, TAZ Awards (2016).
- Recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Digital Silver Award for exceptional content, design and use of technology (June 2016).
- Named the Travel Size Good Read of the Month by the Fairytale Traveler (July 2015).
Accolades:
“Ellen Roth is an enchantress – as if she came out of one of her stories. She reminds us that fairy tales are not just childhood fantasies, but can engage, delight, surprise and inspire us at any age, and make us all dream again.”
—Carl Kurlander, screenwriter (St. Elmo’s Fire), TV writer/producer (Saved By The Bell), and producer of award-winning independent films.
“Ellen Roth has so graciously given us a beautiful fairy tale written with passion and filled with love.Ten Fingers Touching is the embodiment of Ellen herself. Magnificently illustrated by John Blumen, this charming story is certain to be one we share for many years to come.”
―Nancy Heron, Community Business Development Manager, Barnes & Noble, The Waterfront, Homestead, PA
“Ellen Roth is a remarkable storyteller who weaves a spell in this sweet, sexy, romantic fable. At a time when it’s hard to turn on the television or pick up a newspaper because of bad news, this is a book to pick up instead. It will warm your heart.”
―Mackenzie Carpenter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“A bewitching love story that’s a fairy tale for grown-ups.”
―Jean Horne, Feature Writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
“TEN FINGERS TOUCHING is a modern take on the classic fairy tale. Beautifully written and illustrated, it combines all the hallmarks of the genre —adventure, romance, mystery and morality — with a wise and womanly viewpoint.”
―Marylynn Uricchio, Pittsburgh Columnist
“Roth’s love story transcends the battle of good and evil in her classic fairy tale. The climax of the book is a revelation…A satisfying story for those who…enjoy a fairy-tale ending… Blumen’s stunning illustrations that accompany the text are a beautiful contribution.”
―Kirkus Reviews
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