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The Winter of the Witch

The Winter of the Witch

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

Reviews

  • "Beautifully written, this adventure shimmers and shines with magic of all kinds. Heart-stoppingly good and unmissable"

    SUNDAY EXPRESS

  • "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

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About the Author

Katherine Arden

Born in Austin, Texas, Katherine Arden spent her junior year of high school in Rennes, France. Following her acceptance to Middlebury College in Vermont, she deferred enrolment for a year in order to live and study in Moscow. At Middlebury, she specialized in French and Russian literature. After receiving her BA, she moved to Maui, Hawaii, working every kind of odd job imaginable, from grant writing and making crêpes to serving as a personal tour guide. After a year on the island, she moved to Briançon, France, and spent nine months teaching. She then returned to Maui, stayed for nearly a year, then left again to wander. Currently she lives in Vermont, but really, you never know. She is the author of The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower. These novels make up the first two parts of The Winternight Trilogy.

Katherine Arden

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The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

In the third and final instalment of the Winternight Trilogy, Vasya finds herself caught in the middle of two worlds, the mortal and the magical, as she tries to protect not only the ones she loves, but all of Russia...
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The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden

The second book in The Bear and the Nightingale trilogy, taking us through medieval Russia as Vasya flees her home with her horse and takes off into the woods…
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Katherine Arden on the landscape that inspired The Bear and the Nightingale

The author of The Bear and The Nightingale talks about her enchanting relationship with Moscow.

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