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Blood

The definitive dark fantasy romance retelling of Rumpelstiltskin from the Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensation Behind Her Eyes
By Sarah Pinborough
Series: Tales from the Kingdoms
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FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE. 'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW 'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE 'Loads of fun . . . Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The internationally bestselling creator of Netflix smash hit Behind Her Eyes returns to romantasy with five deliciously dark retellings that put the 'Grimms' back in 'fairytales' . . .

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FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.

'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW

'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE

'Loads of fun . . . Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take for granted in the old yarns' THE INDEPENDENT

Imagine a promise broken long ago, a vengeful father, a vicious curse and a mountain ruled by dragons . . .

And then imagine them all again . . .

This is the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, retold as it always should have been.

Blood is the fifth instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with lovers, dragons, witches, and werewolves by Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.

Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales from the Kingdoms series is your next dark fantasy romance obsession.

Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:

Book 1: MAGIC

Book 2: BEAUTY

Book 3: POISON

Book 4: CHARM

Book 5: BLOOD

PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:

'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING

'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN

'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL

'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE

'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL

'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN

'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE

'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST

'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES

'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA

'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN

Series: Tales from the Kingdoms

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    FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE. 'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW 'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE 'Loads of fun . . . Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take for granted in the old yarns' THE INDEPENDENT Imagine a castle lost to history,...
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  • Charm
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    FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE. 'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW 'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE 'Loads of fun... Pinborough repositions Snow White as a feminist icon' THE INDEPENDENT Imagine a land brimming with magic, a wicked queen, a charming prince, and a poisoned apple ....
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399623452

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Contributors:

  • Read by Genevieve Gaunt

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 192

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sarah Pinborough Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Tales from the Kingdoms

About the Author

Sarah Pinborough is an award-winning and New York Times, Sunday Times, and internationally bestselling author and screenwriter who is published in over 30 territories worldwide. Having published more than 25 novels across various genres, her recent books include Behind Her Eyes, now a smash-hit Netflix limited series; Dead to Her, in development with Amazon Studios; The Death House, which she is adapting herself for Compelling Pictures; and her most recent book Insomnia, which she has adapted for Left Bank Pictures, coming to Paramount+ in 2024, starring Vicky McClure. Sarah was the 2009 winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Short Story, the 2010 and 2014 winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Novella, and she has four times been shortlisted for Best Novel. She was also shortlisted for the British Book Award for Best Thriller. Sarah lives in the historic town of Stony Stratford, the home of the Cock and Bull story, with her dog, Ted. You can follow her on social media @sarahpinborough.

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