Ergebnis für "The Girl in the Window" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Hüte dich vor dem Nebel und dem Geruch von Salz ... Wer von der Magie befallen ist, die im Nebel von Blunder lauert, wird von der Königsgarde vernichtet. Doch Elspeth Spindle lebt, dank des düsteren Wesens, das in ihrem Geist gefangen ist und ihr enorme Kräfte verleiht. Eines Nachts begegnet sie im Wald einem geheimnisvollen Mann. Ravyn Yew, Hauptmann der Königsgarde, will den Fluch des Nebels brechen.

Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure Blunder from the dark magic infecting it.

An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head—she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden, read by Kathleen Gati. For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark: marriage or a life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way: magic.... The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile, bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters.