The story of Belle and her beast as you've never seen it before, with sinister, creeping shadows suffusing a door to a wider, magical world. This dark, fairytale adventure is the latest sumptuous masterpiece from the creator of Angel Sanctuary and Alice in Murderland , perfect for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride ! GUARD YOUR SECRETS After a centuries-long slumber, the crystallized sleeping beauty finally awakens! Belle is forced to look on helplessly as the Beast is reunited with his beloved fiancée, her unrequited feelings threatening to consume her. Things come to a head when those very feelings are accidentally revealed in front of all the castle residents, but luckily for Belle, an unexpected ally rushes to her aid... Kaori Yuki is a household name in Japan as a gothic manga specialist, having been in the business since 1987 and penning bestsellers like Angel Sanctuary , The Cain Saga , and Godchild. Beauty and the Beast of the Lost Paradise is Yuki's second foray into the world of twisted fairytales, having wrapped on Alice in Murderland in 2018.