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The Girl in The Tower

(Winternight Trilogy)
By Katherine Arden
Series: Winternight Trilogy
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The Girl in The Tower by Katherine Arden is a captivating continuation of a magical series set in medieval Russia. The novel follows Vasya as she defies societal constraints, disguising herself as a boy to embark on adventures beyond her sheltered life. Balancing mythological elements with historical detail, this enchanting tale weaves themes of bravery, identity, and freedom into its rich and atmospheric narrative.
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This enchanting novel may appeal to you if you enjoy richly woven tales blending folklore and history with a touch of magic. Set in a captivating medieval Russian backdrop, it offers a strong heroine, intriguing political intrigue, and a mystical atmosphere that transports you to a world of both danger and wonder.

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The Girl in The Tower

Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.

Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village.

A spellbinding fairytale full of magic and wonder, perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

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A spellbinding fairytale full of magic and wonder, perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.

For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark—marriage or life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way: magic...

The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile, bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.

Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical...

A spellbinding fairytale full of magic and wonder, perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.

Make sure you've read all the books in the Winternight Trilogy:

  1. The Bear and the Nightingale
  2. The Girl in the Tower
  3. The Winter of the Witch

Series: Winternight Trilogy

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The Girl in The Tower by Katherine Arden is lauded for its enchanting storytelling, drawing comparisons to Philip Pullman's work. Set against a backdrop of Russian folklore, the novel features a strong, independent heroine, Vasya, who defies societal norms. With its lush language and vibrant depiction of medieval Moscow, the book offers a magical and compelling narrative that appeals to fans of literary fairy tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785031076

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Del Rey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Katherine Arden Literary Fiction Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Winternight Trilogy

About the Author

Born in Austin, Texas, Katherine Arden has always had a taste for wandering. She spent her junior year of high school in Rennes, France. Following her acceptance to Middlebury College in Vermont, she deferred enrolment for a year in order to live and study in Russia. At Middlebury, she specialized in French and Russian literature, and her studies included sojourns at the Sorbonne in Paris and the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow. After receiving her BA, she moved to Maui, Hawaii and worked every kind of odd job imaginable, from grant writing and guiding horse tours to serving as a personal tour guide. During this time she wrote what became her debut novel, The Bear and the Nightingale. After a year on the island, she moved to Brian on, France, and spent nine months teaching. She then returned to Maui, where she began writing The Girl in the Tower, the sequel to her debut, and officially launched her career as an author. Currently she lives in Vermont. She is the author of the Winternight Trilogy for adults and the Small Spaces Quartet for children.

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