The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter Hardcover Book

Description: The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter "Mirror, mirror on the wall, whos the greatest villain of them all? Snow Whites dark queen tells her side of the story in this queer, witchy re-imagining of the classic fairy tale from the author of Malice"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Legends tell of a witch who became a queen--the heartless villain in the story of Snow White.But now the wicked queen is stepping out of Snow Whites shadow to become the heroine of her own legend.Her real "once upon a time" begins when she is just Ayleth, a young witch who lives in the forest with her coven. There, the witches practice their magic in secret, hiding from the White King and his brutal war against witchcraft.Ayleth, however, faces a war of her own. Her magical gifts have yet to reveal themselves and, as the threat of the Royal Huntsmen intensifies, Ayleth fears she will never become the witch her coven needs.To prove herself, Ayleth sets out on a perilous quest that sends her to the White Palace, a decadent world of drama and deceit. There, Ayleth encounters an unlikely figure from her past- Jacquetta, a witch who once held Ayleths heart-and then betrayed her.As events at the palace escalate, Ayleth finds herself caught in the web of the White King, whose dark charisma is as dangerous as the sinister force that seems to be haunting the palace-and perhaps even Ayleth herself. With the threat of discovery looming, Ayleth and Jacquetta must set aside the wounds of their past and work together to survive.As she uncovers the secrets of the White Court-and those of her own heart-Ayleth must find the strength to transform into someone she never imagined she could be.A powerful witch, the very wickedest of them all.Mirror, mirror, on the wall, whos the wickedest of them all? Snow Whites dark queen tells her side of the story in this queer, witchy reimagining of the classic fairy tale from the author of Malice.Legends tell of a witch who became a queen-the heartless villain in the story of Snow White.But now the wicked queen is stepping out of Snow Whites shadow to become the heroine of her own legend.Her real "once upon a time" begins when she is just Ayleth, a young witch who lives in the forest with her coven. The witches practice their magic in secret, hiding from the White King and his brutal war against witchcraft.Ayleth, however, faces a war of her own. Her magical gifts have yet to reveal themselves, and as the threat of the Royal Huntsmen intensifies, Ayleth fears she will never become the witch her coven needs.To prove herself, Ayleth sets out on a perilous quest that sends her to the White Palace, a decadent world of drama and deceit. There, Ayleth encounters an unlikely figure from her past- Jacquetta, a witch who once held Ayleths heart-and betrayed her.As events at the palace escalate, Ayleth finds herself caught in the web of the White King, whose dark charisma is as dangerous as the sinister force that seems to be haunting the palace-and perhaps even Ayleth herself. With the threat of discovery looming, Ayleth and Jacquetta must set aside the wounds of their past and work together to survive.As she uncovers the secrets of the White Court-and those of her own heart-Ayleth must find the strength to transform into someone she never imagined she could be.A powerful witch, the very wickedest of them all. Author Biography Heather Walter is the award-winning author of the Malice duology. She holds degrees in both English and library science, thus guaranteeing that shes always surrounded by stories. At any given moment, you can find her plotting. Review "Its always a pleasure to read a villain origin story that makes you go Good for her, and Heather Walter pulls this off masterfully in The Crimson Crown. This is a lush, dark, riveting tale about all the things that can lie in a womans heart—power, rage, grief, vengeance—and it is spun in such haunting prose that it kept me on the edge of my seat all throughout. . . . Simply gorgeous."—Thea Guanzon, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars"Beautiful and gloriously poisonous, The Crimson Crown will enthrall you."—Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne"An alluring, vengeful origin story as youve never seen before. The Crimson Crown brings tremendous dimension to a classic fairytale, ushering in the darkness youve always craved."—Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings"Walters deeply rooted point of view never falters and is supported by intricate world-building and a history of family, love, and betrayal—and the prices paid for each."—Sara A. Mueller, author of The Bone Orchard Details ISBN0593598369 Author Heather Walter Publisher Random House USA Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593598368 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience General Publication Date 2024-08-27 US Release Date 2024-08-27 Pages 480 Imprint Random House Inc ISBN-10 0593598369 UK Release Date 2024-07-30 DEWEY 813.6 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161291229;

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