Description

A magical and captivating coming of age novel set in medieval Russia – perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.

One girl can make a difference…

Moscow is in flames, leaving its people searching for answers – and someone to blame. Vasilisa, a girl with extraordinary gifts, must flee for her life, pursued by those who blame their misfortune on her magic.

Then a vengeful demon returns, stronger than ever. Determined to engulf the world in chaos, he finds allies among men and spirits. Mankind and magical creatures alike find their fates resting on Vasya’s shoulders.

But she may not be able to save them all.

‘heart-stoppingly good…beautifully written, this adventure shimmers and shines with magic of all kinds. Unmissable.’ Sunday Express

‘If you’re a lover of fairytales you are in for an absolute treat. It’s truly magical’ The Pool

‘Katherine Arden’s Winternight Trilogy isn’t just good-it’s hug-to-your-chest, straight-to-the-favourites-shelf, reread-immediately good, and each book just gets better. ‘Laini Taylor

Publisher Review

"Beautifully written, this adventure shimmers and shines with magic of all kinds. Heart-stoppingly good and unmissable" * SUNDAY EXPRESS * "The Winter of the Witch plunges us back to fourteenth-century Moscow, where old gods and new vie for the soul of Russia and fate rests on a witch girl's slender shoulders. Prepare to have your heart ripped out, loaned back to you full of snow and magic, and ripped out some more..." -- LAINI TAYLOR "Haunting and enchanting story, rich in folklore and fantasy that will transport you into the heart of medieval Russia" * The Sun * "If you're a lover of fairytales and haven't yet encountered the Winternight trilogy you are in for an absolute treat. It's truly magical" * THE POOL * "The Winter of the Witch, the third in Katherine Arden's magical Winternight Trilogy, creates a layered world full of Russian myths and legends" * EMERALD STREET *