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Spinning Silver: A rich and enchanting fairytale retelling from the author of Uprooted

(Author: Naomi Novik)

Will dark magic claim their home? A masterly, immersive retelling of Rumpelstiltskin from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Uprooted.

Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s gentle nature has left her family facing cold poverty. Taking matters into her own hands, Miryem hardens her heart and takes up the family business. Her uncanny success gives rise to a rumor that she can turn silver into gold—a claim that catches the attention of the cold Staryk king, the lord of winter. He presents her with an impossible challenge: convert his ice-silver into gold, or pay with her life.

In her desperate attempt to survive, Miryem sets off a chain of events that entangles Irina, the unloved daughter of a scheming lord. When Irina’s father tricks the Tsar into marrying her, she discovers a dark, demonic secret that threatens to consume both the mortal realm and the kingdom of winter. Linked by fate, these young women must navigate dangerous pacts, ancient magic, and impossible sacrifices to save their kingdom.

Praise for the Book:

• “Dire and wonderful; I loved this book so much.” — Laini Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer

• “Pits the cold of endless winter against the fires of duty, love and sacrifice.” — Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the Nightingale

• “Naomi Novik knows how to weave words into magic, and Spinning Silver enchants from the first page.” — Christina Henry, author of Alice

Key Highlights:

• Acclaimed Fairy Tale Retelling: A reinvented, feminist reimagining of the classic Rumpelstiltskin myth interwoven with Slavic folklore.

• Award-Winning Author: Written by Naomi Novik, winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and Locus Award.

• Compelling Multi-POV Narrative: Features intertwined perspectives exploring themes of agency, resilience, family loyalty, and survival.