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A Dark Forgetting

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth (published as Heartless Hunter in North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. 'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in... Read More
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A Dark Forgetting

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth (published as Heartless Hunter in North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse.

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth (published as Heartless Hunter in North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse.

'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever.' Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows

'A tale comprised of deep emotion, sizzling romance, and a gripping mystery.' Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadows Between Us

Sing us a song of the forest, of the Wood King who rules there, and the tithe he demands…

No matter how far Emeline Lark runs, the song of the forest reaches her, luring her away from her dreams of the stage and back to her small town and its superstitions.

But every superstition is rooted in truth, and when her grandfather goes missing, Emeline will be forced to return to Edgewood and the forest beyond.

There, even Hawthorne Fell, a brooding tithe collector, cannot dissuade her from her path – a path that will lead her into the court of the fabled Wood King himself – and into a bargain with the deadliest price.

Featuring a bonus chapter exclusive to print and digital editions.

'Darkly gorgeous and moving… full of curses and fae magic that will capture your heart and wrap it in thorns before setting you free again, forever changed.' Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of The Crown's Game

Originally published in North America as Edgewood.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008800390

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magpie

Edition: Special edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Kristen Ciccarelli is an internationally bestselling author whose books have been translated into a dozen languages. She grew up on her grandfather's grape farm and spent her childhood running through vineyards, making forts in the barn, and adventuring in the deep, dark woods behind the house. Before writing books for a living, Kristen dropped out of college and worked various jobs. These included: fruit picker, artisanal baker, L'Arche assistant, community bake oven coordinator, bookseller, and potter. She also spent a year living in a punk house. Today, Kristen resides in the Niagara region of Ontario with her husband and their book-obsessed toddler. She is happiest when she's reading a good book by a warm fire or chasing her giggly daughter down the shores of Lake Erie. Learn more at www.kristenciccarelli.com or follow Kristen on Substack: kristenciccarelli.substack.com

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