by WilliamGoldman (Author)
Beautiful, flaxen-haired Buttercup has fallen for Westley, the farm boy, and when he departs to make his fortune, she vows never to love another. So when she hears that his ship has been captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts - who never leaves survivors - her heart is broken. But her charms draw the attention of the relentless Prince Humperdinck who wants a wife and will go to any lengths to have Buttercup. So starts a fairytale like no other, of fencing, fighting, torture, poison, true love, hate, revenge, giants, hunters, bad men, good men, beautifulest ladies, snakes, spiders, beasts, chases, escapes, lies, truths, passion and miracles.
Format: Abridged
Pages: 416
Edition: New
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 20 Oct 1999
ISBN 10: 0747545189
ISBN 13: 9780747545187
Book Overview: Also the classic cult film directed by Rob Reiner and starring Robin Wright Penn and Carey Elwes Reissued with a wonderful new jacket in July 2005