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In Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher, the tale centres on Toadling, a fairy who has been guarding a mysterious, thorny bramble surrounding an ancient tower for hundreds of years. Her duty is to prevent a profound danger sleeping within the tower from awakening. As time unfolds, the story delves into themes of duty, magic, and forgotten stories, creating a unique twist on traditional fairy tales.
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Thornhedge

From USA Today bestselling author, T. Kingfisher, comes an original, subversive fairytale about a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways.

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Winner, Hugo Awards 2024, Best Novella

From USA Today bestselling author, T. Kingfisher, comes an original, subversive fairytale about a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways.

On the day of Toadling's birth, she was stolen from her human family by the fairies, but she grew up safe and loved in the warm waters of faerieland. Once an adult, the fae ask a favour of Toadling: return to the human world and offer a blessing of protection to a newborn child.

Centuries later, a knight approaches a towering wall of brambles, where the thorns are as sharp as swords. He's heard there's a curse here that needs breaking, but it's a curse Toadling will do anything to uphold...

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Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher is praised as an original and enchanting retelling of "Sleeping Beauty" that blends fairy tale elements with themes of guilt, grief, and love. Reviewers highlight its charming and unexpected storytelling, as well as its deep emotional resonance. The characters and plot twists delight readers, drawing comparisons to classic fantasy tales while maintaining a unique voice and wit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803364230

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

About the Author

T. Kingfisher is the adult fiction pseudonym of Ursula Vernon. She is an author and illustrator based in North Carolina who has won multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Dragon awards. Her debut adult horror novel, The Twisted Ones, won the 2020 Dragon Award for Best Horror Novel, and was followed by the critically acclaimed The Hollow Places. They can be found on Twitter @UrsulaV.

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