The Book Of Gothel

Binding: Paperback
Description: Everyone knows the story of Rapunzel in the tower but do you know the tale of the witch who put her there? Enter a world of dark magic mysterious woods and evil princes. This is the truth they never wanted you to know as only a witch might tell it. With her strange black eyes and even stranger fainting spells Haelewise is shunned by her village and her only solace lies in the stories her mother tells of child - stealing witches of princes in wolf - skins of an ancient tower cloaked in mist where women will find shelter if they are brave enough to seek it. But when her mother dies Haelewise is left unmoored. With nothing left for her in her village she sets out to find the tower of legend - a place called Gothel where Haelewise meets a wise woman willing to take her under her wing. But Haelewise is not the only woman to seek refuge at Gothel. It's also a haven for a girl named Rika who carries with her a secret the Church strives to keep hidden. A secret that reveals a dark world of ancient spells and murderous nobles behind the world Haelewise has always known. The Book of Gothel is a lush enchanting retelling of the tale of Rapunzel from the witch's perspective perfect for fans of Circe and The Bear and the Nightingale. Praise for The Book of Gothel: Both gently and fiercely told The Book of Gothel is a sweeping sharp story of how history twists into fairy tale and back again Hannah Whitten author of For the Wolf Mc Myne's shimmering debut gives a fresh exciting backstory to one of the most famous villains in fairy tale lore Publishers Weekly (starred review) This gorgeous feminist retelling of Rapunzel immediately captivates Buzzfeed Mc Myne's debut is a reinvention of the Rapunzel fairy tale a luscious origin story from the witch's point of view Booklist (starred review) An excellent piece of historical fiction weaving a complex tale about how medieval society treated women who dared to be different Paste The Book of Gothel is wonderfully rich with historical detail and sparkles with the intermingled magic of gods and goddesses seers and wisewomen Louisa Morgan author of The Secret History of Witches A captivating vision of a medieval past steeped in women's magic and bound by women's love Jordanna Max Brodsky Mary Mc Myne is a magician Gregory Maguire author of Wicked An inventive retelling of a classic tale a spellbinding debut Signe Pike Mary Mc Myne does more than retell a beloved fairy tale. She elevates the voice of the sacred Feminine hidden within Ronlyn Domingue author of The Mercy of Thin Air The Book of Gothel delivers an intelligent spin on a well - loved fairy tale the rich historical detail deftly woven with folktale magic and thoughtful characterisation Rowenna Miller author of Torn
Title: The Book Of Gothel
Author(s): Mcmyne Mary
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9780356517711
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 7/28/2022
Category: Historical Fiction