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Deathless

By Catherynne M. Valente
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Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente intertwines Russian folklore with urban mythology, following the life of Marya Morevna against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. As Marya encounters mythological creatures and goes on a mystical journey, the story explores themes of love, power, and survival in a world where magic and reality coexist. This imaginative retelling breathes life into the traditional tales, providing a rich and complex narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by Russian folklore and history, as it weaves a rich tapestry of myth and reality alongside the story of Koschei the Deathless. This enchanting blend of fantasy and historical fiction could captivate those who appreciate lush narratives and reimagined fairy tales.

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Deathless

A glorious retelling of the Russian folktale Marya Morevna and Koschei the Deathless, set in a mysterious version of St. Petersburg during the first half of the 20th century.

A glorious retelling of the Russian folktale Marya Morevna and Koschei the Deathless, set in a mysterious version of St. Petersburg during the first half of the 20th century.

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A handsome young man arrives in St Petersburg at the house of Marya Morevna. He is Koschei, the Tsar of Life, and he is Marya's fate.

For years she follows him in love and in war, and bears the scars. But eventually, Marya returns to her birthplace—only to discover a starveling city, haunted by death.

Deathless is a fierce story of life and death, love and power, old memories, deep myth, and dark magic, set against the history of Russia in the twentieth century. It is, quite simply, unforgettable.

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Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente is highly praised for its blend of romance, magic, and darkness. Reviewers commend Valente's exceptional imagination and ambitious storytelling, drawing favourable comparisons to Ray Bradbury and classic works like The Master and Margarita. The novel is noted for its beautiful prose and captivating imagery, weaving a vivid tapestry of Russian myth with historical elements. Its ability to merge fantasy with real-world history has captivated readers, marking it as an extraordinary piece of speculative fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472108685

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corsair

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 352

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Catherynne M. Valente Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Catherynne M. Valente is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction. She is the author of The Orphan's Tales, In the Night Garden, Palimpsest (nominated for the Hugo Award and the Locus Award), and the bestselling The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, which won the Andre Norton Award for YA literature in 2011. Valente lives on a small island off the coast of Maine with her partner, two dogs, and one cat.

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