A magical new stand-alone novel with an entrancing fairy tale feel, from the author of the highly acclaimed THE SISTERS OF THE WINTER WOOD.Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they pray, sing and perform small miracles - and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters. Each one is blessed with a unique talent - whether it be coaxing plants to grow, or predicting the future by reading the path of the stars. When a fateful decision to help an outsider ends in an accusation of witchcraft, fire blazes through their village. Rabbi Isaac and his family are forced to flee, to abandon their magic and settle into a new way of life. But a dark fog is making its way across Europe and will, in the end, reach even those who thought they could run from it. Each of the sisters will have to make a choice - and change the future of their family forever.Enter a magical world of secrets, family ties and fairy tales weaving through history . . . perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and Spinning Silver.Praise for Rena Rossner:'Luscious and hypnotic . . . A gripping, powerful story' Madeline Miller, author of Song of Achilles and Circe'A rich literary fairytale' Robert Dinsdale, author of The Toymakers'A stunning tapestry of a story unlike anything I've ever read' Sara Holland, author of Everless'Full of heart, history and enchantment' Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A magical new stand-alone novel with an entrancing fairy tale feel, from the author of the highly acclaimed THE SISTERS OF THE WINTER WOOD.Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they pray, sing and perform small miracles - and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters. Each one is blessed with a unique talent - whether it be coaxing plants to grow, or predicting the future by reading the path of the stars. When a fateful decision to help an outsider ends in an accusation of witchcraft, fire blazes through their village. Rabbi Isaac and his family are forced to flee, to abandon their magic and settle into a new way of life. But a dark fog is making its way across Europe and will, in the end, reach even those who thought they could run from it. Each of the sisters will have to make a choice - and change the future of their family forever.Enter a magical world of secrets, family ties and fairy tales weaving through history . . . perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and Spinning Silver.Praise for Rena Rossner:'Luscious and hypnotic . . . A gripping, powerful story' Madeline Miller, author of Song of Achilles and Circe'A rich literary fairytale' Robert Dinsdale, author of The Toymakers'A stunning tapestry of a story unlike anything I've ever read' Sara Holland, author of Everless'Full of heart, history and enchantment' Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Rena Rossner hails from Miami Beach, Florida. She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars Program, she studied at Trinity College, Dublin and holds an MA in history from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her debut novel, The Sisters of the Winter Wood was listed as 'One of the 100 Best Books' of the year by Publishers Weekly. She currently lives in Israel with her husband, five children and a pug, where she works as a literary agent at the Deborah Harris Literary Agency. Her grandparents and great grandparents are from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary and Romania. Their stories inspire her work.
Highly recommended for lovers of Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver and
her 'Scholomance' series, as well as readers who enjoy their
fantasy steeped in myths from infrequently represented people and
places
*LIBRARY JOURNAL*
The Light of the Midnight Stars is storytelling as spellcasting.
Rossner has conjured something vivid and wild and true
*Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE MERCIES*
Rossner's tale is as lyrical as the slow growth of roots, the quick
dance of fire and the stately procession of the stars. Blending
folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on
your heart long after you put it down
*Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series*
Rossner creates a lush, immersive world . . . The result is as
lovely as it is heartbreaking
*PUBLISHERS WEEKLY*
Rossner has crafted a masterful tale blending Jewish mysticism,
fairy tales, and history in this story about three girls who wield
the sacred magic of King Solomon's descendants ... This spectacular
coming-of-age story shows the evolution that each of the sisters
moves through to find their ending
*BOOKLIST*
A welcome tribute to Jewish resilience in the face of oppression,
imbued with elemental magic, folkloric traditions, and the
transcendent power of love
*Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of THE WOLF IN THE WHALE*
There are princes and princesses aplenty in Rena Rossner's new
fantasy novel, The Light of the Midnight Stars, and enough of
the fantastical to satisfy the most ardent Grimm fan . . .
Readers will feel a connection to the time and place, as it
serves as a constant reminder of what we fight for daily -
freedom to be ourselves and to choose our own destinies
*JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL*
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