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The Heart of Winter
Published by Flame Tree Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Readers of Sistersong by Lucy Holland, Cast Long Shadows by Cat Hellisen and The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead wil love this fantasy tale of folklore and myth from Scotland.
When Brigit is faced with a forced marriage to Aengus, god of Summer, she flees into the highlands in search of the Cailleach, the Queen of Winter. There, she hopes to learn how to live on her own terms, without the need for a man to speak for her, but can she persuade the Cailleach that she is worthy? Caught between two gods and finding an unlikely ally in the Fae witch, Nicnevin, Brigit will be tested to her limits and beyond.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress
When Brigit is faced with a forced marriage to Aengus, god of Summer, she flees into the highlands in search of the Cailleach, the Queen of Winter. There, she hopes to learn how to live on her own terms, without the need for a man to speak for her, but can she persuade the Cailleach that she is worthy? Caught between two gods and finding an unlikely ally in the Fae witch, Nicnevin, Brigit will be tested to her limits and beyond.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress
Product Details
- Publisher: Flame Tree Press (April 16, 2024)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781787588325
Raves and Reviews
"A fiercely independent heroine and a fascinating pantheon of gods [...] Brigit is an admirable protagonist."
– Publishers Weekly
"[...] the best fantasy novel I have read in a long, long time and, quite honestly, an instant classic in the genre."
– A Reviewer Darkly
?Praise for Shona's debut novel, Ashael Rising.
'A strong debut that builds on traditional fantasy... fresh, exciting, and interesting.' Alex S Bradshaw, BFS Indie Reviews
'A wonderfully constructed novel, epic world building and a fantastic story ... what more can I say?' Peter Hutchinson, TheGrimDarkFiles
'Refreshingly original, intense and exciting, Shona Kinsella's Ashael Rising is an impressive debut from a wonderful new voice in fantasy fiction.' Michael Rowley, former Editorial Director at Del Ray
'Healing, hope-inspiring and joyful.' Anna Smith Spark
'A wonderful, well-drawn fantasy adventure centered on magic and community. It’s a tale with a huge heart.' Neil Williamson
'Kinsella’s bright, fresh voice brings us a world of subtle depth and characters who feel like they matter. The mysteries pulled me along, but the relationships made me care. You’ll want this in your hands.' Stewart Hotston
'Ashael Rising is a wonderfully inventive start to an exciting new fantasy series. I loved the cast of characters to cheer for and also be terrified of!' Runalong the Shelves
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