The Thief On the Winged Horse

Name: The Thief On the Winged Horse
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SKU: 9781789543834
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By Kate Mascarenhas

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The Thief on the Winged Horse by Kate Mascarenhas is a spellbinding mix of crime, magic, and mystery set in a unique world where a family of skilled dollmakers crafts enchanted dolls. The mysterious theft of a prized doll leads to unexpected secrets being unravelled. Featuring a compelling protagonist determined to navigate family tensions and magical conundrums, the book offers a thrilling journey into a world of enchantment and intrigue.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a mix of mystery and magical realism. Set in an enchanting world where craft and enchantment collide, it weaves a tale of family secrets, ambitious pursuits, and the peculiar power of dolls. Readers captivated by stories of heists and familial intrigue will find this crime and thriller novel both engaging and imaginative.

The Thief On the Winged Horse

The Kendrick family have run their world famous doll-making business for over 200 years. But one night the most valuable doll is stolen. Only someone with knowledge of magic could have taken her...

A mixture of crime, romance, magic and myth from the author of the bestselling The Psychology of Time Travel.

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A dazzling mixture of crime, romance, magic and myth from the author of the bestselling The Psychology of Time Travel.

The Kendricks have been making world-famous dolls for over 200 years. But their dolls aren't coveted for the craftsmanship alone. Each has an emotion laid on it; a magic that can provoke bucolic bliss or consuming paranoia at a single touch.

Persephone Kendrick longs to learn her ancestors' craft, but only men may know the secrets of the workshop. So when a handsome stranger arrives claiming doll-making talent and blood ties to the family, she sees a chance to grasp all she desires.

But then, one night, the firm's most valuable doll is stolen. Only someone with knowledge of magic could have taken her. Only a Kendrick could have committed this crime...

'Captivating, inventive and tender' ADELE PARKS

'An atmospheric examination of gender inequality' GUARDIAN

'A magical tale that blends very human people with a hidden world of enchantment' WOMAN & HOME

'An addictive fantasy with a smart feminist twist' iNEWS

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The Thief On the Winged Horse by Kate Mascarenhas is praised for its magical realism within a contemporary Oxford setting, with reviews highlighting its atmospheric examination of gender inequality. The novel is described as both captivating and inventive, blending elements of crime, romance, magic, and myth. It is recognised for its smart feminist twist and lush imagination, offering a contemporary feel alongside tradition and enchantment, and leaving readers eager for more from Mascarenhas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789543834

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Kate Mascarenhas Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Kate Mascarenhas is a part-Irish, part-Seychellois midlander. Since 2017, Kate has been a chartered psychologist. Before that she worked as a copywriter, a dolls' house maker, and a bookbinder. She lives with her husband in a small terraced house which she is slowly filling with Sindy dolls. Her first novel, The Psychology of Time Travel was published in 2018 to wide acclaim.