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The Bear and The Nightingale

(Winternight Trilogy)
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The Bear and The Nightingale by Katherine Arden is a captivating blend of Russian folklore and magical realism. Set in a remote village where harsh winters demand obedience to old pagan rituals, the story follows a young girl, Vasya, who possesses a unique connection to the spiritual world. As Christianity threatens to overshadow ancient customs, Vasya must navigate the tensions between old and new to protect her family and her village.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you are captivated by Russian folklore, strong female protagonists, and richly woven fantasy worlds. The story brings to life the magic of winter, the dance between mythology and reality, and a young woman's courage to defy tradition. Perfect for those who love immersive narratives with a fairy-tale atmosphere.

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The Bear and The Nightingale

In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church. But for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories.

A beautiful fairytale full of magic for fans of Naomi Novik, Erin Morgenstern and Philip Pullman

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A beautiful fairytale full of magic for fans of Naomi Novik, Erin Morgenstern and Philip Pullman.

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Beware the evil in the woods...

In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and the snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church.

But for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories. She alone can see the house spirits that guard her home, and sense the growing forces of dark magic in the woods...

Atmospheric and enchanting, with an engrossing adventure at its core, The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for readers of Naomi Novik's Uprooted, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.

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Now with over 100 5* reviews, readers are spellbound by this magical story:

  • 'This book stayed with me, I didn't want it to end'
  • 'A beautifully written story'
  • 'An entrancing story, which swept me up from the very first chapter'
  • 'Full of magic'

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Make sure you've read all the books in the acclaimed Winternight Trilogy:

  1. The Bear and the Nightingale
  2. The Girl in the Tower
  3. The Winter of the Witch

Series: Winternight Trilogy

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Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale is praised for its lyrical prose and captivating storytelling, blending Russian folklore with a rich, magical narrative. Reviewers highlight its enchanting, fairy-tale quality, vibrant setting, and a heroine who is both compelling and relatable. The novel's exploration of themes like fear and societal pressures resonates strongly, creating a timeless and sophisticated tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785031052

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Del Rey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Born in Austin, Texas, Katherine Arden has always had a taste for wandering. She spent her junior year of high school in Rennes, France. Following her acceptance to Middlebury College in Vermont, she deferred enrolment for a year in order to live and study in Russia. At Middlebury, she specialized in French and Russian literature, and her studies included sojourns at the Sorbonne in Paris and the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow. After receiving her BA, she moved to Maui, Hawaii and worked every kind of odd job imaginable, from grant writing and guiding horse tours to serving as a personal tour guide. During this time she wrote what became her debut novel, The Bear and the Nightingale. After a year on the island, she moved to Brian on, France, and spent nine months teaching. She then returned to Maui, where she began writing The Girl in the Tower, the sequel to her debut, and officially launched her career as an author. Currently she lives in Vermont. She is the author of the Winternight Trilogy for adults and the Small Spaces Quartet for children.

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