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11/15/2017 11:01 PMWe all know the story of The Nutcracker, or at least we think we do. We are taken into one of our favorite tales and spun around to see the other side. Author Gregory Maguire takes us on a journey that takes place a long before The Nutcracker to explore the most enigmatic character of all time, Herr Drosselmeier, the mysterious godfather to Klara. From his beginnings as an orphan, and on through to his life as a master toymaker and storyteller, once you’ve read this enchanting story, you’ll see The Nutcracker with an enlightened perspective. Maguire is himself a master storyteller.
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