The Bear and The Nightingale
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The Bear and The Nightingale
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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
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:
- The Bear and the Nightingale
- The Girl in the Tower
- The Winter of the Witch
Series: Winternight Trilogy
View allBook Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
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.
Book Details
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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