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The Holly King
The Witches of Woodville 4
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The Holly King
Magical peril reigns in book 4 of the Witches of Woodville series, a warmly witty WW2 fantasy adventure for fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett.
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Fast-paced, entertainingly creepy, laugh-out-loud funny, and genuinely moving Michelle Paver
Full of magic and delight Rowan Coleman
A rural Ben Aaronovitch! C. K. McDonnell
The Holly King is coming, and you’re on his list . . .
It's December 1940, and Christmas has come to Woodville. Faye Bright is looking forward to a good old knees-up after a year of supernatural mayhem and Luftwaffe air raids, but it seems glad tidings are in short supply.
Already contending with food rationing and sky-high beer prices, the village is upended by the arrival of the Holly King, an ancient power bent on reclaiming his woodland domain. No mortal magic can stand in his way.
As the winter solstice draws in and the villagers fall under the Holly King’s spell, Faye, Bertie, and the witches race to prevent his sinister Feast of Fools from reaching its deadly conclusion. But when terrible truths threaten to tear them apart, can they confront the mistakes of the past to save the village from destruction?
Or has Woodville seen its last Christmas?
For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett comes the fourth novel in this delightful series of war, mystery, and a little bit of magic . . .
Don't miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series!
#1 The Crow Folk
#2 Babes in the Wood
#3 The Ghost of Ivy Barn
#4 The Holly King
#5 The Corn Bride
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The Holly King by Mark Stay, part of the Witches of Woodville series, is well-received for its engaging blend of warmth, wit, and a touch of the supernatural set against the backdrop of wartime England. The series is praised for its charm, compelling characters, and the clever intertwining of fantasy and history. Comparable to authors like Terry Pratchett, it is noted for a delightful mix of humour and engaging storytelling, making it a fun and magical read.
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ISBN: 9781398520790
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 448
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About the Author
Mark Stay got a part-time Christmas job at Waterstone’s in the nineties (back when it still had an apostrophe) and somehow ended up working in publishing for over 25 years. He would write in his spare time and (he can admit this now) on company time, and sometimes those writings would get turned into books and films. Mark is also co-presenter of the Bestseller Experiment podcast, which has inspired writers all over the world to finish and publish their books. Born in London, he lives in Kent with YouTube gardener Claire Burgess and a declining assortment of retired chickens. Follow him on Twitter and online at: @markstay markstaywrites.com witchesofwoodville.com
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