The Light of the Midnight Stars

Name: The Light of the Midnight Stars
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The beautiful and timeless tale of love, loss and sisterhood

By Rena Rossner

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In The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner, a magical and mystical tale unfolds in a world where Jewish folklore interweaves with historical elements. It follows the lives of three sisters gifted with unique powers, as their family faces increasing danger and secrets are unearthed. The narrative delves into themes of identity, love, and resilience amidst a backdrop of both mythical and real-world challenges.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are enchanted by Jewish folklore and history woven into a fantasy setting. Set amidst the backdrop of medieval Europe, it offers a magical narrative filled with themes of identity, culture, and the power of family bonds. If you're looking for a story that melds mystical elements with rich cultural heritage, this might be a perfect choice.

The Light of the Midnight Stars

A magical new stand-alone novel with an entrancing fairy-tale feel, from the author of the highly acclaimed The Sisters of the Winter Wood

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A SPELLBINDING TALE OF LOVE AND LOSS, SISTERHOOD AND THE TANGLED THREADS OF FATE

'Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down' — Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series

This is how a fairy tale begins . . .

Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small miracles, and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters.

Hannah, bookish and calm, can coax plants to grow even when the weather is bitterly cold. Sarah, defiant and strong, can control the impulsive nature of fire. And Levana, the fey one, can read the path of the stars to decipher their secrets.

But darkness is creeping across Europe, threatening the lives of every Jewish person in every village. Each sister will have to make an impossible choice in an effort to survive and change the fate of their family forever.

Enter a magical world of secrets, family ties, and fairy tales weaving through history . . . perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and Spinning Silver.

The Light of the Midnight Stars is storytelling as spellcasting. Rossner has conjured something vivid and wild and true' — Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies

'Rossner creates a lush, immersive world . . . The result is as lovely as it is heartbreaking' — Publishers Weekly

Rossner's tale is as lyrical as the slow growth of roots, the quick dance of fire, and the stately procession of the stars. Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down — Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series

'A welcome tribute to Jewish resilience in the face of oppression, imbued with elemental magic, folkloric traditions, and the transcendent power of love' — Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of The Wolf in the Whale

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The Sisters of the Winter Wood

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Rena Rossner's latest work is a richly woven tapestry of Jewish mysticism and folklore, praised for its lyrical prose and immersive world-building. Often compared to works by Naomi Novik, it provides a masterful blend of history, myth, and fairy tales. The story follows three sisters who wield sacred magic amidst themes of resilience and oppression, with its enchanting spell said to linger long after finishing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356511498

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Rena Rossner hails from Miami Beach, Florida. She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars Program, she studied at Trinity College, Dublin and holds an MA in history from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her debut novel, The Sisters of the Winter Wood was listed as 'One of the 100 Best Books' of the year by Publishers Weekly. She currently lives in Israel with her husband, five children and a pug, where she works as a literary agent at the Deborah Harris Literary Agency. Her grandparents and great grandparents are from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary and Romania. Their stories inspire her work.

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