Rena Rossner Boeken

A magical new stand-alone novel with an entrancing fairy-tale feel, from the author of the highly acclaimed The Sisters of the Winter Wood

LUSCIOUS AND HYPNOTIC . . . A gripping, powerful story of family, sisterhood. I gulped it down! - Madeline Miller, author of Song of Achilles and Circe 'An incredible achievement - a rich literary fairy tale' Robert Dinsdale, author of The Toymakers Every family has a secret . . . and every secret tells a story. In a remote village on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya grow up surrounded by the comforting scents of their Mami's babka and their Tati's prayers. When a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya is drawn to them, despite their mother's warnings. Dark forces begin to close in on their village, leading the sisters to uncover a family secret passed down through generations. They discover a magical heritage that could save them, revealing the truth behind old fairy tales. Captivating and imaginative, this debut invites readers into a world of secrets, family ties, and history. Perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale, Uprooted, and The Night Circus. 'A graceful, poetic, deeply moving novel . . . a simply gorgeous book in every sense' Louisa Morgan. 'The kind of book that Neil Gaiman and Naomi Novik might have cooked up together' Robert Dinsdale. 'A stunning tapestry of a story unlike anything I've ever read' Sara Holland. 'An elegant tapestry of the love between sisters, the value of faith and family' J. Kathleen Cheney. 'Full of heart, history and enchantment' Publishers Weekly (starred revi