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The Girl in the Tower

Winternight, Book 2

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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. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.

Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret, as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical....

©2018 Katherine Arden (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks Classics Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Magic Magical Realism Russia Royalty Village
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I read the first book in the trilogy and couldn't wait to download this. The complicated names and language challenge the reader and I loved the author's explanations of the Russian words/tales. This created vivid images with a good balance of historic licence, fantasy & human emotion.

Loved the language and the imagery.

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Really enjoyed this audiobook.
Good story and excellent narration. Binged listened over a weekend with only tea breaks 😂

Enjoyed

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You need to read book1 first but this continues a brilliant story, beautifully written. My only disappointment was that the third book isn't out until 2019!

A beautifully written fairy tale for adults

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Such a good book, a magical warm cosy tale. can't wait for the next one!

love love love it

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Beautiful narration and storytelling bringing readers into a time when pagan traditions were being usurped by Christian beliefs in Russia. I loved how the story suggests what the struggle to live and to survive as a girl in these times might be like.

Wonderful story drawing on the old and beautifully narrated

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