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A Winter's Promise: The Mirror Visitor, Book One

By Christelle Dabos
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A Winter's Promise: The Mirror Visitor, Book One by Christelle Dabos is a captivating fantasy tale about Ophelia, a young woman with the power to read objects' pasts and travel through mirrors. She is forced into an arranged marriage and is whisked away to the floating Ark of the Pole, where she uncovers family secrets and navigates court intrigue. This beautifully woven story explores themes of identity, power, and resilience amidst a richly imaginative world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative worlds filled with intrigue and wonder. With a strong, resourceful heroine who must navigate a fractured universe of floating celestial islands, it blends romance, mystery, and adventure in a beautifully crafted fantasy setting. The intricate plot and rich character development can captivate young readers and adults alike who appreciate immersive storytelling.

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The absorbing first instalment in the bestselling French fantasy series The Mirror Visitor Quartet—winner of the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire.

The first instalment in the bestselling French fantasy series The Mirror Visitor Quartet-winner of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire.

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The first instalment in the bestselling French fantasy series The Mirror Visitor Quartet – winner of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire.

Long ago, following a cataclysm called 'The Rupture', the world was shattered into floating celestial islands, known now as Arks. Ophelia lives on Anima, an Ark where objects have souls. Beneath her worn scarf and thick glasses, Ophelia hides two powers – the ability to read the past of objects and their human owners, and the ability to travel through mirrors.

When she is promised in marriage to Thorn, the young girl must leave her family and follow her fiancé to Citaceleste, the floating capital of a distant Ark. Why has she been chosen? Why must she hide her true identity?

With a feisty, unforgettable heroine, a rich universe, romance, and thrilling intrigue, A Winter's Promise will appeal equally to readers of Cornelia Funke, Scott Westerfeld, and Margaret Rogerson. Discover the first instalment in a grand saga, and a talented new fantasy author with seemingly boundless powers of invention.

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A Winter's Promise: The Mirror Visitor, Book One by Christelle Dabos is celebrated for its original and imaginative world-building, drawing readers into a fantastical and intricately crafted universe. The novel features vibrant characters and a sophisticated plot filled with intrigue, politics, and magic, echoing the appeal of renowned fantasy series like Harry Potter. Critics highlight its ability to captivate a wide audience, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next instalment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603828

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 611g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Christelle Dabos (Author) Christelle Dabos was born on the C te d'Azur in 1980 and grew up in a home filled with classical music and games. Her love of fantasy began with the Harry Potter series and she is part of a new generation of young fantasy writers. A Winter's Promise, Book One in her debut series, The Mirror Visitor, won the Gallimard Jeunesse-RTL-Telerama First Novel Competition, as well as the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire and is an international success. She now lives in Belgium.

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