The Snow Song: A magical fantasy fairytale and love story, perfect to cosy up with this Christmas and winter 2024!

di Sally Gardner (Autore)

Amanda Bright (Narratore)

HQ, 2020

‘A gorgeous love story … with more than a touch of magical realism’Independent ‘It’s fabulous, we should all have copies’ Simon Mayo, Scala Radio ‘A glorious love story, a spellbinding fable’ Adele Parks **********************************************************` Women imprisoned by superstition, chained by guilt. Perched on a mountain in a land of ancient forests is a village, rife with secrets. Cut off from the outside world it is run by the elders, men to whom tradition is all. Edith lives alone with her alcoholic father who is forcing her to marry the village butcher. But she is in love with a shepherd who promised to return to her. As the village becomes isolated in a sea of snow, Edith loses her power of speech. And it is this enchantment that will have far-reaching consequences, not only for Edith but for the whole village. ********************************************************* ‘A darkly scattered fable told with beauty, magic, love but also heart-wrenching realism … Fans of The Familiars and The Binding will love this’ MY WEEKLY ‘An enchanting and timeless feminist fable’ Mail on Sunday Immersing readers in a world of historical and gothic romance, The Snow Song by Sally Gardner is a top pick for fans of Victorian-era tales. The book's fairy and folk mythology elements add a layer of enchantment to the narrative, making it a standout in the realm of fantasy fiction. For fans of Cgp Books (GCSE English Shakespeare Text Guide), Philip Pullman (Grimm Tales), Susan Stokes-Chapman (Pandora), Constance Sayers (The Ladies of the Secret Circus), and Cari Thomas (Threadneedle).

• Autore: Sally Gardner
• Narratore: Amanda Bright
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 06:29:45
• Anno edizione: 2020
• Editore: HQ
• EAN: 9780008217440

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